New Jersey § 52:14-40
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:14-40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:14-40.
The Legislature finds and declares: a. Census figures show that one in four New Jersey households speak a language other
than English at home. b. Nearly a third of New Jerseyans age five and older speak a language other than
English, according to the 2020 U.S. Census American Community Survey, and of those
2.6 million people, more than 38 percent speak English “less than very well.” c. Hawaii, California, and New York all require state documents to be translated into
the states' 10 most frequently spoken languages. Under federal law, if an individual is seeking services from a government agency
or an organization funded by the U.S. government, they must be provided with assistance
in their language. While agencies impacted by the federal requirement are not required to submit language
access plans, the U.S. Department of Justice strongly suggests doing so. d. The State's FY 2024 budget includes $500,000 in language access funding for State
agencies to implement this bill.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:14-40
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:14-40 cover?
Section 52:14-40 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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