---
kind: "section"
citation: "34 C.F.R. § 463.31"
title: "34"
number: "463.31"
heading: "What is an English language acquisition program?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/34/463.31"
---

# §463.31. What is an English language acquisition program?


The term “English language acquisition program” means a program of instruction—

- (a) That is designed to help eligible individuals who are English language learners achieve competence in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the English language; and
- (b) **That leads to—**
  - (1) Attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent; and
  - (2) Transition to postsecondary education and training; or
  - (3) **Employment.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 29 U.S.C. 102 and 103, unless otherwise noted.

### Source

Source: 81 FR 55553, Aug. 19, 2016, unless otherwise noted.