This document consists of two statements, one made by John Molina, Director of the Office of Bilingual Education, and the other by Elton W. Ridge, Project Manager of the Lau-Bilingual programs. The statement by Molina discusses the scope and the goals of ESEA Title VII programs and what has been accomplished. Statistics are presented on the number and types of various bilingual programs - teacher training; state aid; and material development, assessment/dissemination, and training/resource centers. The administration of Title VII bilingual programs is briefly discussed, as are the development of a National Clearinghouse on Bilingual Education and plans for four model demonstration bilingual programs. The statement by Ridge discusses the Bilingual Setaside of Title VII, ESAA (Emergency School Aid Act). The general purpose of these grants is to provide financial assistance to meet the special needs incident to the elimination of minority segregation and discrimination among students and faculty in elementary and secondary schools and to encourage the voluntary elimination, reduction, or prevention of minority group isolation. The administration of these grants is described briefly, and some statistics are given on awards in FY75, 76 and 77. (CFM)