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1.028 English is the common language of Missouri.

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1.028. English is the common language of Missouri. — The general assembly recognizes that English is the common language used in Missouri and recognizes that fluency in English is necessary for full integration into our common American culture for reading readiness.

(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, 660.025 Adult basic education program, English language services provided to nonnative speakers, 161.227 Grants provided for instruction in the English language, when, 161.223 Wills and estates, translation to English, when, 474.382

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