### Question
How does the law define English literacy program?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1201a*, **English literacy program** is defined as:

> a program of instruction designed to help limited English proficient adults, out-of-school youths, or both, achieve full competence in the English language

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1201a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-BASIC EDUCATION FOR ADULTS > SUBCHAPTER I-BASIC PROGRAM PROVISIONS**

