The bilingual education policies established by the Michigan State Board of Education as a result of four state and federal policy actions are summarized, and seven guidelines for action are presented. The seven guidelines for action include the following: (1) students receiving bilingual instruction should be encouraged and given assistance to develop native language skills while acquiring English proficiency; (2) students receiving bilingual instruction should achieve at a rate commensurate with their age, ability, and grade level in all subject areas; (3) students receiving bilingual instruction should demonstrate growth in self-esteem; (4) students receiving bilingual instruction should be provided with a coordinated and integrated learning environment through effective articulation with the regular school program; (5) all teachers and staff of schools offering bilingual education should be involved in a comprehensive inservice training program; (6) parents and other community members should be involved in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of bilingual instruction programs; and (7) at the beginning of every school year, local school districts should submit a report describing plans for implementation of the 1974 state law. (MSE)