Proficiency in English is the civic responsibility of all U.S. citizens. as well as those individuals residing in this country while seeking citizenship. Being proficient in English is an indispensable part of educational. social. and professional assimilation into our society and into our culture. It is clear that we have an increasing number of immigrants entering our country. entering our society. who are not proficient in the English language. In my district in northwest Arkansas. In one school district. the Rogers school district. in the last 4 years the English as a second language program has increased from 80 students in the 199192 school year to 760 students this year.
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