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NM HB178

NM HB178
Sign Language As Bilingual Learner


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Introduced
02/08/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION; AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "BILINGUAL LEARNER" TO INCLUDE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "bilingual learner" in the Bilingual Multicultural Education Act to include students who use American Sign Language (ASL) as their home or heritage language, in addition to students whose bilingualism is emerging through the development of English and another spoken language. The bill aims to recognize ASL as a valid form of bilingual learning and provide educational support for students who use ASL as their primary language.

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/08/2022)

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