"English Only" and "Official English" are two terms that are used to describe the movement to declare English the official language of the United States. Sixteen states have laws declaring English their official language; 14 of these laws have been passed since 1981. This report decribes the effect of the movement in New York…

Recommendations concerning important federal statutory revisions, budget and appropriations items, and regulatory issues are offered in this booklet. Issues discussed are of particular concern to New York State. Recommendations include the following: (1) on the postsecondary level, federal and state programs serving the same students should be…