{"id":7468,"date":"2023-06-09T21:29:56","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T21:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/?p=7468"},"modified":"2023-06-14T21:31:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T21:31:51","slug":"language-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/chang\/2023\/06\/09\/language-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Chang, Sen. Cavanagh, Rep. Puri, and Rep. Fitzgerald Introduce Bills to Address\u00a0Language\u00a0Access in the State of Michigan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">LANSING, Mich. (June 9, 2023) \u2014 On Thursday, Sen.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Stephanie Chang<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0(D-Detroit), Sen.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Mary Cavanagh<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0(D-Redford T<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">wp<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">.<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">), Rep.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Ranjeev Puri<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">(D-Canton), and Rep.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">John Fitzgerald<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0(D-Wyoming) introduced S<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">enate<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">B<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">ills<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0382\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\" data-linkindex=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_Underlined x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">382<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0and<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0383\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\" data-linkindex=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_Underlined x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">383<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0and H<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">ouse<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">B<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">ills<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\" data-linkindex=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_Underlined x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">4720<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0and<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\" data-linkindex=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_Underlined x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">4721<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0that would make state services more accessible and available to those who are English Language Learners\/limited English proficient<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0(LEP)<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u201cMichigan is becoming a more diverse state and includes a large and growing immigrant population that should all have access to state government services regardless of ability to speak or understand English,\u201d said<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Sen.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Chang<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">. \u201cOver<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.migrationpolicy.org\/data\/state-profiles\/state\/language\/MI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\" data-linkindex=\"5\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_Underlined x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">944,928 Michiganders<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a05<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0years<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">old<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">and over speak another language besides English at home. Whether it\u2019s accessing public benefits, being able to vote in a language they understand, or getting help with unemployment, every Michigander deserves to get the help they need from state departments and agencies<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">in order to make sure their needs are met. This is an important piece of legislation that will help move Michigan forward and not leave immigrant communities behind.\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">These bills were developed in consultation with immigrant<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">serving organizations.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u201cAs the daughter of a Mexican immigrant and\u00a0first-generation American<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">,<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0I am proud to sponsor these bills to create a more welcoming state. To grow the state of Michigan, we need to adapt to the changing times,\u201d said<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\"><b>\u00a0<\/b>Sen.<b><span>\u00a0<\/span>Cavanagh.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">These bills ensure that state departments and agencies will take reasonable steps to provide equal language access, which could include a variety of things such as oral language services and<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">translating<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0vital documents into languages spoken by LEP populations that constitute at least<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">three<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0percent of the population in that geographic area or 500 or more people served by that local office. The bill also requires that every two years, each department and agency will submit to the Office of Global Michigan a report detailing their plans for implementation of equal language access. The language access plan will include items such as the number of bilingual workers, a plan to address any insufficiency, a list of vital documents t<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">he department<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0has translated, and the name of the individual designated as the entity\u2019s language access coordinator.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u201cEnsuring that every Michigander, regardless of the language they speak, has access and understanding to programs and services within our state plays a crucial role in allowing every person the opportunity to participate in economic, social, and civic life. This package of bills is an important step toward a more inclusive state for every person, worker and family,\u201d said<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Rep.<b><span>\u00a0<\/span>Puri<\/b><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u201cLanguage is critical in connecting to our world and accessing necessary information,\u201d said<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Rep.<b><span>\u00a0<\/span>Fitzgerald.<\/b><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0\u201cMy bill in this package ensures equal language access to state services. A significant portion of the population in my district in Wyoming are non-native English speakers,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">and<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">like all Michiganders whose first language is not English, they deserve to have essential resources available to them.\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_EmptyTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.migrationpolicy.org\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/language-access-2021_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\" data-linkindex=\"6\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_Underlined x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">Maryland, California, Washington<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\u00a0D.C<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">, Minnesota, and Hawaii<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">each already has a law requiring language access plans for state agencies.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW231296929 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">###<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LANSING, Mich. 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