This report provides statistics on the number of New York State students enrolled in bilingual programs, the characteristics of these programs, and the achievements of students enrolled. A description of funded programs for limited English proficient (LEP) students show the numbers of students enrolled and the language groups served. A discussion of bilingual program characteristics outlines instructional components, teacher characteristics, and entry-exit criteria for students. Tables reveal the level of student achievement in reading and mathematics skills and achievement gains in oral language scores. The report concludes with several recommendations for program improvement. An appendix lists and describes the State and Federal programs for students of limited English proficiency. (Author/APM)