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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 13A.01.10.03" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="10" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Covered languages” means the most common dominant languages other than English spoken by persons living in the county in which the local school system is located.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Interpretation” means the process of converting a spoken language from one language to another in a way that is culturally and linguistically appropriate, while preserving the original meaning.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Language access plan” means a document that describes how the local school system will provide services to individuals whose dominant language is not English.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Translation” means the process of converting text from one language to another while preserving the original meaning.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>