Welcome to LEP.gov

The mission of LEP.gov is to share resources to expand and improve language assistance services for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP), in compliance with federal law. It is maintained by the Federal Coordination and Compliance Section in the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice.

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) - HHS.gov

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Our mission at the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is to ensure that people have equal access and opportunity to participate in HHS-funded programs. We focus on reducing barriers for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). We also help covered entities understand and comply with their language ...

About LEP.gov | LEP.gov

The Interagency Working Group on Limited English Proficiency (LEP) created LEP.gov in 2002. LEP.gov is maintained by the Federal Coordination and Compliance Section (FCS) in the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice.

LEP Toolkit - U.S. Department of Labor

The CRC is available to provide information to recipients as they implement and monitor their policies and procedures to provide meaningful language assistance pursuant to Title VI and Section 188. For more information about CRC, visit CRC’s website or call 202-693-6500.(dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services). Automated ...

Data and Language Maps | LEP.gov

Washington State Emergency Management Division, Limited English Proficiency Application Map Indiana Courts, Limited English Proficiency Dashboard (2014-2018, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates) Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania Languages Map City of Portland, Limited English Proficiency Map

Language Access - Homeland Security

The Language Access Plan strengthens the system within DHS to implement Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (PDF, 4 pages, 321 KB) (August 11, 2000). This document replaces the plan DHS first issued in 2012.

Persons with Limited English Proficiency - U.S. Department of Education

Persons with Limited English Proficiency. Resources. Policy Directive to Ensure Access for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency (PDF, 483K) Office for Civil Rights Resources in Other Languages. If you have difficulty understanding English you may request language assistance services for Department information that is available to the ...

LEP - ASPR

LEP.gov, the website of the Federal Interagency Working Group on Limited English Proficiency, has a list of interpretation and translation services, including regional and state-based organizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Snap Shots of State Population Data (SNAPS) lists the top five languages spoken in any given locality.

Federal LEP Resources - HHS.gov

LEP.gov. LEP.gov is a clearinghouse with information, tools, and technical assistance on Limited English Proficiency and language services.. Limited English Proficiency Video (captioned) Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Know Your Rights Beneficiary Brochure – This template is available in many languages and can be used by any organization.; Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Limited English Proficiency - Rural Development

Limited English Proficiency Information LEP persons are individuals who do not speak English as their primary language and who have limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English. LEP statues and authorities prohibit exclusion from participation in, denial of benefits of, and discrimination under federally assisted and/or conducted programs on the ground of race, color, or ...

Limited English Proficiency - HUD.gov

Obligations of Housing Providers. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and in accordance with Supreme Court precedent in Lau v.Nichols, recipients of federal financial assistance are required to take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to their programs and activities by limited English proficient (LEP) persons.In accordance with Executive Order 13166, the meaningful access ...

Limited English Proficiency Plan | U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

The Executive Order 13166, titled “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,” 65 FR 50121 (August 16, 2000), in Section 2 requires Federal agencies to develop and implement a plan for improving access to services and participation in federally conducted programs and activities to LEP individuals. On November ...

Commonly Asked Questions and Answers Regarding Limited English ...

A. An Executive Order is an order given by the President to federal agencies. The LEP Executive Order (Executive Order 13166) says that people who are LEP should have meaningful access to federally conducted and federally funded programs and activities.On August 11, 2000, the President signed Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency."

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) | U.S. Department of Commerce

Background on Limited English Proficiency Executive Order 13166 , signed on August 11, 2000, requires each Federal agency to examine the services it provides for LEP. Agencies must develop and implement a system by which people who have limited English proficiency can meaningfully access those services consistent with, and without unduly ...

Limited English Proficiency and Language Access

Limited English proficiency (LEP) is a term used to describe individuals who, by reason of place of birth or culture: Communicate in a language other than English, Do not speak English as their primary language, Have a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English, or; Prefer to communicate in a language other than English.

Limited English Proficiency LEP and Hispanic Worker Initiative

Limited English Proficiency Website Hispanic Worker Initiative Binder Scroll to Top. Program Areas; Policy and Directives; News; About; Employment & Training Administration (ETA) An agency within the U.S. Department of Labor. 200 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20210 1-877-US-2JOBS 1-877-872-5627

LEP Library | US Department of Transportation

The LEP.gov site, managed by the Department of Justice’s Federal Coordination and Compliance Section, acts as an LEP clearinghouse, providing and linking to limited English proficiency information, tools, and technical assistance. Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency

APHIS Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Program

APHIS LEP Policy is pursuant to Executive Order 13166 entitled, “Improving Access to Services by Persons with Limited English Proficiency” and further affirmed in the USDA Departmental Regulation 4330-005, “Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Persons with Limited English Proficiency in Programs and Activities Conducted by USDA” and the APHIS LEP Plan.

Commonly Asked Questions and Answers Regarding Limited English ...

Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency." The Executive Order requires Federal agencies to examine the services they provide, identify any need for services to those with limited English proficiency (LEP), and develop and implement a system to provide those services so LEP persons can have meaningful access to them. It is expected ...

Considering a Student’s Limited English Proficiency in the IEP

In developing an IEP for a student with limited English proficiency, the IEP Team must consider the student’s level of English language proficiency. It’s important to know that second language conversational skills are acquired in one to two years, but academic language proficiency is acquired over a longer period of time of five to seven ...