18 Miss. Code R. 302-7
Limited English Proficiency
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES
7.1Overview – MDCPS will take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with Limited7.2Implementation – MDCPS will designate an employee to be responsible for7.3Statewide Monitoring Plan – MDCPS will monitor the provision of language7.4Identifying LEP Needs at Intake – When a person makes a report to Mississippi7.5Identifying LEP Persons in the Field – MDCPS will utilize “I Speak” language cards7.6Utilization of Interpreters – Once an LEP person is identified, MDCPS will contact7.7Interpreter Qualifications – MDCPS staff interpreters and translators, as well as7.8Obtaining a Qualified Interpreter – MDCPS will ensure that each LEP individual7.9Use of Family and Friends as Interpreters – Minor children, other clients, family7.10Translations