Transcription of The Bilingual Education Act
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The Bilingual Education Act: Twenty Years LaterGloria Stewner-ManzanaresIntroductionThe Bilingual Education Act of 1968 is noted as the first official federal recognition of the needs of studentswith limited English speaking ability (LESA). Since 1968, the Act has undergone four reauthorizations withamendments, reflecting the changing needs of these students and of society as a whole. Even the definition ofthe population served has been broadened from limited English speaking to limited English proficient (LEP)students. It is important for those working with LEP students to gain an understanding of the growth ofbilingual Education in the United States so that they are better informed when faced with current issues in theeducation of LEP paper highlights changes in the legislative history of specialized Education for students of limited Englishproficiency.
bilingual programs that address those needs should be federally funded. Initially, Title VII was seen largely as a remedy for civil rights violations. However, it also began the process ... major new efforts to expand curricula, staff, and research for bilingual programs. This was to enable the ... 5 centers for materials development and 3 ...
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