Enacts the "Access to Public Services for Non-English Speakers Act"; requires state agencies to provide equal access to services for persons with.
The "Access to Public Services for Non-English Speakers Act" mandates that state agencies take reasonable steps to ensure equal access to services for individuals with limited English proficiency. This includes providing oral language services or translating documents. Specific departments must implement these changes by set dates, with all other departments following by January 1, 2028. The act defines "equal access" as being informed of, participating in, and benefiting from public services at a level equal to English proficient individuals.
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