### Question
How does BASIC PROGRAM PROVISIONS define individual of limited English proficiency?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1201a*, **individual of limited English proficiency** is defined as:

> an adult or out-of-school youth who has limited ability in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language and—


(A) whose native language is a language other than English

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

