Limited English proficiency definition

Limited English proficiency means that a household does not have
Limited English proficiency. (LEP) means a person’s primary language is other than English and there is a limited ability to communicate in English.
Limited English proficiency means any of the following:

Examples of Limited English proficiency in a sentence

  • Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP).

  • As required by 42 C.F.R. § 438.206 and 42 C.F.R. § 438.10, the Contractor shall participate in EOHHS’s efforts to promote the delivery of services in a culturally competent manner to all enrollees, including those with Limited English Proficiency and diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

  • Applicants must ensure that Limited English Proficiency persons have meaningful access to the services under this program(s).

  • Executive Order 13166 - Limited English Proficiency The Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Guidelines, based upon Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (24 CRF 1.4 Executive Order 13166) requires recipients of federal funding to provide language translation or interpreter services to its clients and potential clients who are limited in English proficiency.

  • Meaningful Access to Healthcare Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (Oregon HealthAuthority) Complete and timely reporting of an organizational self-assessment of capacity related to providing access to high quality language services to members.


More Definitions of Limited English proficiency

Limited English proficiency or “LEP” means being limited in ability or unable to speak, read and/or write the English language well enough to understand and be understood without the aid of an interpreter. LEP also includes being deaf, deaf-blind, or hard-of-hearing.
Limited English proficiency. (LEP) means the inability of any person or group of persons to speak, read, write or understand the English language at a level that allows them to meaningfully communicate with the administrative agency.
Limited English proficiency means that a household does not have a member 14 years or older who speaks English “very well” as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Limited English proficiency. (LEP) means individuals who do not speak English as their primary language and who have a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English. [20 CFR 641.140]
Limited English proficiency means that a household does not have an adult who speaks English “very well” as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Limited English proficiency or “LEP” means that enrollees do not speak English as their primary language and may have a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English and may be eligible to receive language assistance for a particular type of service, benefit, or encounter.
Limited English proficiency. (LEP) means any person or group of persons who cannot speak, read, write or understand the English language at a level that allows them to meaningfully communicate with county agencies or county agency contractors.