| English is official language starting July 1
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Bill makes English official language
As of July 1, state and local government agencies will not be required to hold meetings in any language but English. Interpreters will still be allowed.
Associated Press
TOPEKA - Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed legislation Friday making English the state's official language.
Kansas joins at least 29 other states that have made English their official or common language. The new law takes effect July 1.
It was among 18 bills Sebelius signed. They included a measure divesting the state's retirement system from Sudan, a move supported by students from Wichita's East High School and the University of Kansas.
Last week, Sebelius expressed reservations about the English bill, saying she didn't think it was necessary and didn't go far enough to help people learn the language. At one point, the bill included $500,000 to pay for English classes, but legislators removed the provision.
"Having money for the programs is something that makes sense, and she hopes the Legislature does something next year about providing money for teaching English," said Sebelius spokeswoman Nicole Corcoran.
The new law says no state or local government agency has to provide documents or hold meetings in any language except English, but nothing prevents them from doing so, or from using interpreters at meetings....
| I would bet that our local government will continue to print documents in espanol, if for no other reason than to waste our tax dollars.
source- Kansas.com | 05/12/2007 | Bill makes English official language
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