73-2802. Use of language other than English. A state agency or political or taxing subdivision, or its officers or employees, may use a language other than the English language to:
(a) Provide information orally to individuals in the course of delivering services to the general public;
(b) comply with federal law;
(c) protect the public health or safety;
(d) protect the rights of parties and witnesses in a civil or criminal action in a court or in an administrative proceeding;
(e) provide instruction in foreign and native American language courses;
(f) provide instruction designed to aid students with limited English proficiency so they can make a timely transition to use of the English language in the public schools;
(g) promote international commerce, trade or tourism;
(h) use terms of art or phrases from languages other than the English language in documents;
(i) provide signage and documents in braille; and
(j) communicate in American Sign Language.
History: L. 2007, ch. 186, ยง 2; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems
Article 28 - Official Language
73-2801 English designated official language of state.
73-2802 Use of language other than English.
73-2803 Construction of act; limitations on governmental restrictions applicable to private sector.
73-2804 Same; native Americans.
73-2805 Rights not diminished or expanded.
73-2806 Promotion of English language; assistance for non-native speakers.