FY2019 Fund Code: 181

"Dual language education" or "2-way immersion" programs are designed to promote bilingualism and biliteracy, cross-cultural competency and high levels of academic achievement for both native English speakers and English learners from a single language background; provided, however, that students shall develop and maintain their first language while adding a second language and shall receive the same core curriculum as all students in the state; provided further, that the instruction for such students shall be provided in 2 languages throughout the program; and provided further, that "2-way immersion" programs may begin in the early grades, including pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, and may continue through the secondary level.

"Transitional bilingual education" programs are designed to allow English learners to achieve long-term academic success through English-medium instruction in general education classrooms; provided, however, that the native language of the English learner is used to support the student's development of English and content learning and is then gradually phased out of instruction as a student's English proficiency increases; and provided further, that "transitional bilingual education" may be initiated at any level, including middle and high school, but shall not be intended as a method of instruction for a student's entire academic career.

Other research-based bilingual education programs that include subject matter content and an English language acquisition component.

• Here is the link to the RFP (grant code 181) for more details.