Limited English proficiency,
Limited English proficiency, if used with reference to individuals, means individuals -
(1)
(i) Who were not born in the United States or whose native language is a language other than English;
(ii) Who come from environments where a language other than English is dominant; or
(iii) Who are American Indian and Alaska Natives and who come from environments where a language other than English has had a significant impact on their level of English language proficiency; and
(2) Who by reason thereof, have sufficient difficulty speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language to deny those individuals the opportunity to learn successfully in classrooms where the language of instruction is English or to participate fully in our society.