LACAHSA staff report on plans for an agency language access policy

The county housing agency will research translation and interpretation needs before drafting a policy for board approval.

Board of Supervisors· posted Jul 28Report

The Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency is starting work on a policy for translation and interpretation at its meetings and in its funded programs. Staff will review laws, convene community groups and consult the 13 jurisdictions it funds, then bring a policy to the Board of Directors for approval.

What happens next

Executive Committee is asked to receive and file the report; staff will later bring a policy and plan to the Board of Directors.

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