New York § 17-A - 17-ALimited English proficiency
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 17-A — 17-ALimited English proficiency, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-A. 17-ALimited English proficiency
§ 17-a. Limited English proficiency. 1. In accordance with section two hundred two-a of the executive law, the board shall provide translation of (a) all documents and forms published by the board that injured employees complete; (b) all board documents that provide general information to injured employees on the process of applying for workers' compensation benefits; and (c) all other vital documents as defined by subdivision five of section two hundred two-a of the executive law relevant to services offered by the agency. 2. The board shall provide interpretation services to injured employees with respect to its provision of services, information and/or benefits. 3. The board shall: (a) develop a language access plan pursuant to subdivision three of section two hundred two-a of the executive law and submit such plan to the office of general services; (b) publish the board's language access plan on the board's website; and (c) designate a language access coordinator who will work with the office of general services to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section and section two hundred two-a of the executive law. 4. The language access coordinator for the board shall monitor the board's compliance with this section by annually collecting data on the provision of language assistance services, the availability of translated materials, whether signage is properly posted, and any other relevant measures.
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Section 17-A ("17-ALimited English proficiency") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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