Who is a Limited English Proficient (LEP) individual?
An LEP individual is someone who does not speak English as his or her primary language and who has a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English. A person may be LEP in one situation and not another. For example, a person may be able to speak English adequately in his or her day-to-day life, but may be an LEP individual when dealing with a medical problem or speaking with police officers.
