Section 6-704 - Duties.
§ 6-704. Duties.
In accordance with the State budget, the Program shall:
(1) encourage eligible residents to learn English;
(2) encourage eligible residents to become naturalized citizens of the United States;
(3) inform eligible residents about the rights and responsibilities of citizens, the process of naturalization, and the availability of citizenship services;
(4) make available or increase the availability of instruction in:
(i) English as a second language;
(ii) United States history; and
(iii) citizenship preparation;
(5) make available or increase the availability of assistance in completing applications for naturalization;
(6) establish an effective connection to nonpartisan voter registration efforts;
(7) encourage the involvement of new citizens in democratic institutions; and
(8) work with federal, State, and local units of government and organizations to respond to the need for citizenship services in the State.
[An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 145(f); 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]