1.028. English is the common language of Missouri.

English is the common language of Missouri.

1.028. The general assembly recognizes that English is the commonlanguage used in Missouri and recognizes that fluency in English isnecessary for full integration into our common American culture for readingreadiness.

(L. 1998 S.B. 583 & 645 § 1, A.L. 1999 H.B. 889)

CROSS REFERENCES:

Access to English language services, resettling of refugees and immigrants, grants provided, RSMo 660.025

Adult basic education program, English language services provided to nonnative speakers, RSMo 161.227

English translation required for wills and estates, when, RSMo 474.382

Grants provided for instruction in the English language, when, RSMo 161.223

Wills and estates, translation to English, when, RSMo 474.382