1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to corrections; providing language access to limited English proficient 
1.3 	individuals under the authority of the Department of Corrections;amending 
1.4 	Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 241.021, by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 241.021, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.7 	to read:
1.8 		Subd. 4e.Language access. The commissioner of corrections shall take reasonable steps 
1.9 	to provide meaningful access to limited English proficient (LEP) individuals incarcerated, 
1.10 	detained, or supervised by the Department of Corrections. The commissioner shall develop 
1.11 	written policy and annual training to implement language access for LEP individuals.