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Introduced
02/08/2022
02/08/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
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)
Brian Baca (R)*,
James Townsend (R)*,
Susan Herrera (D),
T. Lane (R),
Ray Lara (D),
Andrés Romero (D),
Candie Sweetser (D),
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/08/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=178&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0178.pdf |
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