New York A08238 ensures language assistance services by state agencies and requires annual reporting on language services.

New York A08238 amends the civil service law to mandate that all state agencies provide language assistance services to limited English proficient individuals. This includes offering interpretation and translation services, both orally and in writing. The bill requires agencies to maintain records of the primary languages spoken by individuals seeking such services and to submit annual reports on their compliance with these requirements. The president is tasked with developing a comprehensive language assistance plan, including uniform policies and procedures for all state agencies.

New York A08238 ensures language assistance services by state agencies and requires annual reporting on language services.

New York A08238 amends the civil service law to mandate that all state agencies provide language assistance services to limited English proficient individuals. This includes offering interpretation and translation services, both orally and in writing. The bill requires agencies to maintain records of the primary languages spoken by individuals seeking such services and to submit annual reports on their compliance with these requirements. The president is tasked with developing a comprehensive language assistance plan, including uniform policies and procedures for all state agencies.