Language Access
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Translating Into Success: Key Features of U.S. State & Local Language Access Laws and Policies
MPI researchers examined common features and innovation found in a scan of state and local language access laws and policies in more than 40 states, and offered practical insights local governments can employ as linguistic diversity in their communities grows.
A Framework for Language Access: Key Features of U.S. State and Local Language Access Laws and Policies
This framework maps key features of U.S. state and local language access laws as of 2022, to help governments as they engage in services for residents with limited English proficiency.
The Changing Concepts around Immigrant Integration
Integration frameworks have shifted from one-way assimilation to a two-way process. But measuring whether integration policies work remains an enduring challenge.
Educating English Learners during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Policy Ideas for States and School Districts
COVID-19 school closures deepened inequities for the 5 million English Learners, exposing gaps in technology access, teacher training, and equity funding.
Leveraging the Potential of Home Visiting Programs to Serve Immigrant and Dual Language Learner Families
Home visiting programs can support immigrant and Dual Language Learner families but remain underused due to language barriers and data gaps.
Legal Protections for K-12 English Learner and Immigrant-Background Students
Federal rules rooted in Plyler v. Doe and federal law protect the educational rights of English Learners and immigrant-background K-12 students across the United States, as this brief articulates.
Immigrant Families and Child Welfare Systems: Emerging Needs and Promising Policies
Growing immigrant family numbers and tougher enforcement strain child welfare. This report identifies key policy gaps and promising agency approaches to better serve families.
Doing More with Less: A new toolkit for integration policy
Facing tight budgets and political headwinds after the 2015–16 migration crisis, European integration policymakers can borrow tools from other fields to do more with less.
Immigrants in the Smart City: The Potential of City Digital Strategies to Facilitate Immigrant Integration
“Smart" city strategies in New York, London, and Barcelona show how digital tools can either bridge or widen the divide for immigrant integration.
It is Time for Federal Agencies to Do More to Improve the Provision of Language Access Services
Federal agencies should better support states on language access initiatives, as the Limited English Proficient (LEP) adult population has nearly doubled since 1990.
