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MA H4428
MA H4428To promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools
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Introduced
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
In Committee
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
To promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language (ASL) in the Commonwealth's public schools. The key provision of the bill is to amend the existing law by changing the word "may" to "shall" in the relevant section, which would make it mandatory for public schools to offer ASL as a course option.
Sponsors (8)
Shirley Arriaga (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Committee on Education (Joint)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4428 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4428.pdf |
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