Common use of Language Access for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency Clause in Contracts

Language Access for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency. NYS Executive Order 26 (EO-26), directs executive New York State agencies that provide direct public services to offer language assistance services (translation and interpretation) to people of Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Each State agency provides interpretation services between the agency and an individual in his or her primary language with respect to the provision of services or benefits. Each State agency must also provide translation services in the six most common non-English languages spoken by LEP individuals in the State of New York, based on the United States census data and relevant to services offered by each of such agencies. Currently Spanish, traditional Chinese, Russian, Haitian-Creole, Korean and Italian are the top six languages. Some agencies may also choose to add additional languages based on their experience and other federal requirements. If applicable, any solution being procured under this Contract which is deemed to provide a “direct public service” must comply with EO-26.