The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 included the introduction of which language policy as an amendment?

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 included the introduction of which language policy as an amendment?

• A. Submersion policy
• B. Bilingual Education Act introduced as an amendment
• C. Head Start program
• D. English-only instruction

Answer: (B)

This item examines how federal policy began to address language needs in schools. The amendment to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act introduced the Bilingual Education Act, which established federal funding for bilingual education programs. It recognized that many students with limited English proficiency benefit from instruction that supports both their native language and English, and it encouraged schools to develop and evaluate bilingual programs. So, the correct choice reflects that shift toward funding and supporting bilingual education within ESEA. Submersion describes a method of pushing students into English without support, and English-only instruction would run counter to the idea of providing bilingual options. Head Start is a separate program from a different piece of legislation (Economic Opportunity Act).

This item examines how federal policy began to address language needs in schools. The amendment to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act introduced the Bilingual Education Act, which established federal funding for bilingual education programs. It recognized that many students with limited English proficiency benefit from instruction that supports both their native language and English, and it encouraged schools to develop and evaluate bilingual programs.

So, the correct choice reflects that shift toward funding and supporting bilingual education within ESEA. Submersion describes a method of pushing students into English without support, and English-only instruction would run counter to the idea of providing bilingual options. Head Start is a separate program from a different piece of legislation (Economic Opportunity Act).