What happens to limited-English proficient (LEP) students who are not offered services to help than overcome language barriers?

Limited-English proficient students (also sometimes referred to as English-language learners) may suffer repeated failure in the classroom, falling behind in grade, and dropping out of school if they are not provided services to overcome language barriers. Students who are not proficient in English are sometimes inappropriately placed in special education classes. Also, because of their lack of English proficiency, qualified students often do not have access to high track courses or "Gifted and Talented" programs.

What is the federal authority requiring school districts to address the needs of English language learners? Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. In Lau v.

Nichols, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the U.S. Department of Education memorandum of May 25, 1970, which directed school districts to take steps to help limited-English proficient (LEP) students overcome language barriers and to ensure that they can ... more.

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