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This bill requires all state departments in New Mexico to develop and implement a plan to provide meaningful access to state programs for individuals with limited proficiency in English. The bill outlines specific components of the language access plan, including an annual public assessment of the need for language services, a plan to meet those needs through interpretation, translation, and bilingual staffing, the associated costs, and an annual report on implementation. The bill also appropriates $50,000 to the Department of Finance and Administration for the development of the language access plan. The provisions of the bill take effect on July 1, 2022.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=22&year=22