Bill > S03015

This bill ensures that all state agencies in New York provide language assistance services to individuals with limited English proficiency. It requires agencies to maintain records of the primary languages spoken by those seeking assistance, and to submit annual reports on their language services, including the primary languages used by the public and the percentage of interactions with speakers of each language. The bill also directs the president to develop a comprehensive language assistance plan and establish rules for agencies to determine primary languages. The key terms are "limited English proficient individuals," "primary language," and "language assistance services," which refer to interpretation and translation services.