as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/17/2022 04:03pm
A bill for an act
relating to corrections; providing language access to limited English proficient
individuals under the authority of the Department of Corrections; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 241.021, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 241.021, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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The commissioner of corrections shall take reasonable steps
to provide meaningful access to limited English proficient (LEP) individuals incarcerated,
detained, or supervised by the Department of Corrections. The commissioner shall develop
written policy and annual training to implement language access for LEP individuals.
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