CA AB3179

Reduces the threshold for state agencies to provide bilingual services from 5% to 3% of people served who are non-English speaking or unable to effectively communicate in English.

Applies to state agencies directly involved in activities with substantial contact with non-English-speaking populations under the Dymally-Alatorre Bilingual Services Act.

Expands language access requirements for state agency employment of qualified bilingual persons in public contact positions.

Includes legislative findings on Punjabi language history in California, noting it is one of the top 10 most spoken languages in the state with significant populations in the Central Valley.