Section 10603 - [Expires Effective 9/30/2026] Communication assistance reports(a) An entity or program identified under § 10604 of this title shall submit an annual report that includes all of the following information:(1) The steps taken by the program to comply with federal and State law and regulation to provide meaningful access to individuals with LEP and effective communication for individuals with disabilities.(2) The types of translation or interpretation services or tools used by the program.(3) Estimate of the program expenses associated with compliance with federal and State law and regulation to provide meaningful access to individuals with LEP and effective communication for individuals with disabilities.(4) Estimate of the number of individuals with LEP served by the program.(5) Estimate of the number of individuals with disabilities served by the program.(6) How the availability of free language assistance and auxiliary aids are communicated to the public.(7) Description of staff training and frequency of training on working with individuals with LEP or disabilities.(8) Copy of any report submitted to a federal agency within the previous year that contains information about a program's compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794, or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.(9) Additional resources, if any, needed to improve program access for individuals with LEP or disabilities.(b) The report must be submitted to the General assembly by December 1 of each year. If the deadline falls on a weekend or State holiday, then the report is due by the State's next following business day.(c) For the purposes of submitting a report under this section to the General Assembly, the reports must be submitted to the Secretary of the Senate, the Chief Clerk of the House, and the Director and Legislative Librarian of the Division of Research.Added by Laws 2023, ch. 454,s 1, eff. 9/30/2024, exp. 9/30/2026.