### Question
How does the law define special alternative instructional program?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7601*, **special alternative instructional program** is defined as:

> an educational program for limited English proficient students that—


(A) utilizes specially designed English language curricula and services but does not use the student's native language for instructional purposes

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER VII-BILINGUAL EDUCATION, LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT, AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS > Part E-General Provisions**

