§ 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 145(f); 2007, ch. 3, § 2.