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CSLB outlines expansion of Spanish translations, plans surveys to guide other languages
Summary
At a May 15 Contractors State License Board Licensing Committee meeting, staff described current Spanish-language exam and consumer materials and proposed monthly applicant surveys and staffing additions to identify other language needs.
The Contractors State License Board’s Licensing Committee on May 15 detailed existing Spanish-language services for applicants and described next steps to identify additional languages for exams and materials.
CSLB Licensing Chief Carol Gagnon said the board "currently provides the following items of languages other than English," and that staff have focused on Spanish because it generates the most requests from both applicants and consumers. "Our exam study guides and 10 of our most popular exams are offered in Spanish," Gagnon said. She added that CSLB hosts a monthly Spanish workshop for prospective licensees.
The discussion outlined current translation resources and planned follow-up actions. Public Affairs Chief…
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