Deputy CAO presents updated LEP plan using 2024 census data; moves to formal approval
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Kristy Bauer reported Lancaster County’s Limited English Proficiency plan was updated to incorporate 2024 census data, current tools (bilingual pay, pocket translators, tablets), and agency reviews; the Board indicated the plan looked good and Bauer said it would move forward for formal approval on Tuesday.
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Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Kristy Bauer presented an updated Limited English Proficiency (LEP) plan for Lancaster County, noting the primary change was replacement of outdated 2017 census data with 2024 figures. Bauer said the update also reflects current tools and practices used by county agencies, including bilingual staff supported by bilingual pay, pocket translation devices, and tablets for initial customer interactions.
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