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29 Del. C. § 8754: Office of New Americans; powers and duties; records [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2].

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  1. Title 29. State Government
  2. Part VIII. Departments of Government
  3. Chapter 87. Department of State
  4. Subchapter II. Office of New Americans [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]

(a) The Office shall do all of the following:

(1) Respond to inquiries from State agencies, the media, immigrant-serving organizations, and the public about immigration issues in this State.

(2) Serve as an information clearinghouse for State agencies on immigration-related policy.

(3) Analyze economic, demographic, and other trends impacting immigrants in this State and make policy recommendations.

(4) Disseminate information to new and prospective immigrant residents of this State who wish to invest capital, launch businesses, or apply their skills in this State.

(5) Disseminate information about available services to assist new and prospective immigrant residents of this State on the path to naturalization.

(6) Disseminate information about English language instruction and resources available to immigrant residents of this State.

(7) Disseminate information about legal services available to immigrant residents in civil legal matters, including housing, family, and integration into the community.

(8) Convene college and university officials to foster strategies for immigrant and international student retention.

(9) Convene stakeholders in State agencies, immigrant-serving organizations, and the public to identify and reduce exploitation and fraud against immigrants.

(10) Develop strategies to provide immigrants with meaningful access to State resources and opportunities regardless of their level of English proficiency.

(11) Evaluate the success of activities and adjust activities as appropriate.

(12) Advise executive and legislative bodies on the effect of proposed legislation on immigrants.

(13) Coordinate as necessary with the Office of Immigration Assistance within the Department of Justice.

(14) Coordinate as necessary with the State Refugee Coordinator within the Department of Health and Social Services.

(b) The Office may do all of the following:

(1) Receive, administer, and disburse federal, state, local or private funds, including grants and gifts.

(2) Subject to other law of this State, enter into memoranda of understanding, contracts, or other agreements to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.

(c) A record owned, made, used, retained, received, produced, composed, drafted, or otherwise compiled or collected by the Office, including an electronic communication sent or received by the Director or other individual employed or contracted by the Office is not a “public record,” as defined under § 10002 of this title, if the record contains information provided by or otherwise related to an individual who has sought services from or resources provided by the Office.

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