National Standard

AB 1930 (Torrico): Help All Californians in a Disaster

Available at: www.aacre.org/agenda/AB1930/

This bill requires that the Director of California’s Office of Emergency Services considers the multiple languages and needs of populations who have limited English proficiency (LEP) and to incorporate their needs into emergency planning, response, and recovery training.

Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 3 - Warning

Language(s): English

National Standards On Culturally And Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)

Available at: www.omhrc.gov/templates/content.aspx?ID=2806

The 14 culturally and linguistically appropriate service (CLAS) standards listed here vary in stringency and are intended to be utilized by health care professionals to make practices more culturally and linguistically accessible.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services

Language(s): English