### Question
How is the term individual of limited English proficiency defined?


### Answer
The term **individual of limited English proficiency** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 9202* as the following:

> 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. § 9202*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 73-ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY > SUBCHAPTER I-ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY**

