AB 1242
Language access.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
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No
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve language access for people in California by requiring state agencies to better serve non-English speakers and those with limited English proficiency. It updates the definition of ‘substantial number of non-English-speaking people,’ mandates language surveys and implementation plans, and establishes a Language Access Director within the California Health and Human Services Agency to oversee and coordinate language access efforts across the state. The bill also seeks to ensure that state agencies provide translated materials and interpreter services to meet the needs of diverse populations.
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