An amendment stating that bilingual program funds may not be used for students whose dominant language in English. The programs may utilize the child's existing non-English language as the language of instruction in various subjects but may not teach a non-English language as a subject. It also makes eligible for bilingual programs those students whose "dominant language" is a language other than English; thus removing the test of proficiency.

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Amendment Number
987
Description
An amendment stating that bilingual program funds may not be used for students whose dominant language in English. The programs may utilize the child's existing non-English language as the language of instruction in various subjects but may not teach a non-English language as a subject. It also makes eligible for bilingual programs those students whose "dominant language" is a language other than English; thus removing the test of proficiency.
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 25, 1984
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Division Vote: 4 - 10.
Submitted Date
Jul 25, 1984
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 987 — Informed