Limited English proficiency definition

Limited English proficiency means that a household does not have

Limited English proficiency means any of the following:

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.

Examples of Limited English proficiency in a sentence

• Beneficiary acknowledges that Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,” seeks to improve access to federally assisted programs and activities for individuals who, because of national origin, have Limited English proficiency (LEP).

• Multicultural Intake Checklist for SRH Care 64 Acronyms AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics CLAS: Culturally and linguistically appropriate services HCP: Health care personnel LEP: Limited English proficiency SRH: Sexual and Reproductive Health UNHCR: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNFPA: United Nations Population Fund US: United States STIs: Sexually transmitted infections SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration Chapter 1.

More Definitions of Limited English proficiency

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 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 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. Means an individual whose primary language for communication is not English and who has a limited ability to read, write, speak or understand English.

Limited English proficiency means the inability of an individual to speak English as their primary language, and whose skills in listening, speaking, or reading English are such that the individual cannot adequately understand and participate in their care, or in the services provided to them, without language assistance, the provision of communication access services, or communication devices.

Limited English proficiency means individuals who do not speak English as their primary language and who have a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English.