A02171 amends the social services law to ensure adequate access to information for individuals with limited English proficiency.

A02171 amends the social services law by adding a new subdivision to Section 95-a. The amendment mandates the development and implementation of a plan by the department to ensure adequate access to information for individuals with limited English proficiency or requiring communication assistance. This includes translating necessary documents into the twelve most common non-English languages spoken in New York State, based on U.S. census data, and offering up to four additional languages at the department's discretion.

A02171 amends the social services law to ensure adequate access to information for individuals with limited English proficiency.

A02171 amends the social services law by adding a new subdivision to Section 95-a. The amendment mandates the development and implementation of a plan by the department to ensure adequate access to information for individuals with limited English proficiency or requiring communication assistance. This includes translating necessary documents into the twelve most common non-English languages spoken in New York State, based on U.S. census data, and offering up to four additional languages at the department's discretion.