The term “official English” begs for definition, particularly because 30 states-including nine state constitutions-protect English as the official language of their states. As the Georgia General Assembly considers a constitutional amendment mandating English as the official language of the state, accurately explaining what “official English” is not is every bit as important as explaining what it is.
Constitutional amendments don’t appear out of thin air. Voters have approved by huge majorities the concept that English is and must be the official language. State lawmakers have the legitimate, constitutional power to start this process with a resolution.
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