Int 0930-2023

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Title 21-A of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new chapter 29 to read as follows: CHAPTER 29 DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION REGARDING PHONE INTERPRETATION SERVICES � 21-1001. Distribution of information regarding phone interpretation services. a. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the term "school" means a school of the city school district of the city of New York. b. Information to be distributed. No later than September 15, 2023, and annually thereafter, the department shall distribute to each school, to be shared with every student of such school, the following information in writing, in hard copy and electronically, using plain language: 1. A list of phone interpretation services offered by the department; 2. Information on how to access such services; 3. Examples of how such services may be used, included, but not limited to, helping parents communicate with school staff; and 4. Any other information that the department determines could increase awareness and understanding of such services. c. Such materials shall be made available in English and in additional languages as determined by the department. � 2. This local law takes effect immediately. BM LS # 8786 2/8/23 11:00am