New York state English language empowerment act declares English the official language for state government.
The New York state English language empowerment act establishes English as the official language for all government business in New York. This includes official documents, regulations, orders, publications, programs, meetings, transactions, and actions. Exceptions allow for other languages in specific circumstances, such as protecting health or safety, teaching other languages, or complying with federal laws. The act also ensures that English translations accompany any non-English documents, except in emergencies.
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