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MA H466
MA H466To promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the inclusion of American Sign Language in public schools. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language (ASL) in the Commonwealth's public schools. It proposes to amend Section 2B of Chapter 71 of the General Laws, replacing the word "may" with "shall" to make it mandatory for schools to offer ASL courses. The bill also adds context, noting that many children with autism have been able to learn and communicate successfully using ASL, as it is visually-based, unaided, and provides a quick mode of communication.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Carol Doherty (D)*,
Shirley Arriaga (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4428 (on 02/26/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H466 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H466.pdf |
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