Restrictive language laws have been enacted periodically since the late 19th century, usually in response to new waves of immigration. These laws, in practice if not in intent, have punished immigrants for their foreignness and violated their rights.

Bill Summary & Status

A map view of the bilingual education policy in each state.

An exchange of news and views on English Only legislation, bilingual education, endangered languages and related issues of U.S. language policy.

Chapter 71A: Transitional bilingual education. January, 1997.

A national organization that supports research on English language learning and on effective schooling for language minority children in the United States.

For bilingual education, language enhancement, and language acquisition programs.