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MA S328

MA S328
Relative to the teaching of American Sign Language


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to teach American Sign language. Education.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 2B of Chapter 71 of the General Laws to require school committees to credit American Sign Language (ASL) courses toward the satisfaction of foreign language requirements, provided that the ASL courses meet the same standards as other foreign language courses offered for credit. This change aims to promote the teaching and recognition of ASL as a foreign language within the education system.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2385 (on 04/02/2018)

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