Section 6-704 - Duties. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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.]