The language of instruction in elementary and secondary schools shall meet these requirements.

1. 1. Basic language The basic language of instruction in all schools shall be the English language.

   [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

2. 2. Exceptions A school may provide instruction in a language other than English in the following circumstances, subject to approval of the commissioner:

   1. A. Transitional instruction using bilingual techniques may be provided to students of limited proficiency in English; and

      [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

   2. B. Schools may also establish bilingual programs for the purpose of providing proficiency in both English and a 2nd language.

      [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

   [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW).