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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 13A.01.10.04" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="10" heading="Requirements.">
  <text>Each local school system shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Develop and implement a language access plan to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Determine the covered languages for which language services will be provided;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Establish a process to identify, translate, and disseminate documents containing critical information regarding students’ education;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Establish a process to provide interpretation services for meetings and communication with parents and guardians;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Establish a plan to provide language access for families whose dominant language is not a covered language; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Provide regular training sessions for translators, interpreters, school staff, and administrators;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Establish a process for users of language access services to provide feedback on the implementation of the language access plan;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Track and report on the effectiveness of their language access services;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Develop annual goals to improve the effectiveness of language access services;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Review and revise their language access plan every two years; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Update covered languages annually.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>