Section 4701 - English as language of instructionThe language of instruction in elementary and secondary schools shall meet these requirements. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7(NEW).]
1.Basic language. The basic language of instruction in all schools shall be the English language. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7(NEW).]
2.Exceptions. A school may provide instruction in a language other than English in the following circumstances, subject to approval of the commissioner: A. Transitional instruction using bilingual techniques may be provided to students of limited proficiency in English; and [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7(NEW).]B. Schools may also establish bilingual programs for the purpose of providing proficiency in both English and a 2nd language. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7(NEW).] [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7(NEW).]
1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW) .