Alaska § 44.12.360 - Non-denial of employment or services.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 44.12.360 — Non-denial of employment or services., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44.12.360. Non-denial of employment or services.
(a) No governmental entity shall require knowledge of a language other than English as a condition of employment unless the requirements of the position fall within one of the exceptions provided in AS 44.12.340 , and facility in another language is a bona fide job qualification required to fulfill a function included within one of the exceptions.
(b) No person may be denied services, assistance, benefits, or facilities, directly or indirectly provided by the government, because that person communicates only in English.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 44.12.360
What does Alaska Statutes § 44.12.360 cover?
Section 44.12.360 ("Non-denial of employment or services.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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