The Bilingual Education Act of 1981 strengthened the obligations of school districts to LEP students.

The Bilingual Education Act of 1981 strengthened the obligations of school districts to LEP students.

• A. Strengthened the obligations of school districts to LEP
• B. Created a standardized test for LEP students
• C. Ended bilingual education programs
• D. Delayed funding for LEP programs

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is how the 1981 amendments to the Bilingual Education Act changed what school districts must do for students with limited English proficiency. The correct choice reflects this shift by stating that obligations to LEP students were strengthened, meaning districts were required to identify LEP students, provide appropriate language instruction programs, and ensure accountability and support for those students. This captures the move from simply providing funds to mandating concrete services and responsibilities in schools. The other options don’t fit because the BEA amendments did not create a standardized test for LEP students, did not end bilingual education programs, and did not delay funding. Instead, they expanded support and required action to help language minority students succeed.

The main idea being tested is how the 1981 amendments to the Bilingual Education Act changed what school districts must do for students with limited English proficiency. The correct choice reflects this shift by stating that obligations to LEP students were strengthened, meaning districts were required to identify LEP students, provide appropriate language instruction programs, and ensure accountability and support for those students. This captures the move from simply providing funds to mandating concrete services and responsibilities in schools.

The other options don’t fit because the BEA amendments did not create a standardized test for LEP students, did not end bilingual education programs, and did not delay funding. Instead, they expanded support and required action to help language minority students succeed.