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A "a person whose native speaking language is a language other than English, and who continues to use his or her native language as his or her primary means of oral and written communication." D.C. Code Ann. §1-1031.01.
Also known asnon-native English speaker · limited English proficient · LEP · non-English proficient · NEP · English language learner · ELL · linguistically diverse individual
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A "a person whose native speaking language is a language other than English, and who continues to use his or her native language as his or her primary means of oral and written communication." D.C. Code Ann. §1-1031.01.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Non English Speaking Person. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/non-english-speaking-person
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