1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Covered languages” means the most common dominant languages other than English spoken by persons living in the county in which the local school system is located.
   2. (2) “Interpretation” means the process of converting a spoken language from one language to another in a way that is culturally and linguistically appropriate, while preserving the original meaning.
   3. (3) “Language access plan” means a document that describes how the local school system will provide services to individuals whose dominant language is not English.
   4. (4) “Translation” means the process of converting text from one language to another while preserving the original meaning.

Authority: Education Article §2-205, Annotated Code of Maryland; Federal Statutory Reference: 42 U.S.C. § 2000d

Effective date: September 15, 2025 (52:18 Md. R. 924)