Within our community college system, we offer *vocational and technical programs & training*. After a recent OCR on-site compliance review, it was recommended that we add the following language to our non-discrimination policy:
*"a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical (vocational) education programs of the college."* No further guidance was provided in terms of who determines thresholds, or what this might mean in terms of competencies -- and we're thinking about the distinctions between developmental programs vs. health care and nursing. Does your institution have a policy that addresses *language skills* for students entering into any programs? Thank you in advance for your reply. -- [image: Maricopa Community Colleges. The college of you.]<http://www.maricopa.edu/> *Teresa M. Toney, M.P.A.*: Manager, Office of Public Stewardship 2411 West 14th Street, Tempe AZ 85281 phone | 480-731-8880 • fax | 480-731-8819 email | [email protected] website | www.maricopa.edu/publicstewardship
