Nancy Pelosi: “I rise in defense of the committee position and in opposition to the Istook amendment. Mr. Chairman, this guidance which…”

“I rise in defense of the committee position and in opposition to the Istook amendment. Mr. Chairman, this guidance which is contained in the bill does not create any new requirements or place any new mandates on recipients of Federal funds. It simply clarifies the Department's long-standing policy so that recipients have clear, concise, and constructive information about their responsibilities under title IV. This information helps grantees be sure that they are in compliance with the law, as it has been in effect for over 30 years. This guidance is intended to be flexible and recognizes that there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. The guidance on limited English proficiency also clarifies that recipients only have to undertake reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access and that recipients are not required to take steps that would incur unreasonable costs or burdens.”