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CA AB2319
Bill
Status
9/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Adrin Nazarian
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AI Summary
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Replaces all references to "foreign language" with "world language" throughout the Education Code, including American Sign Language as a world language.
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Adds Section 91 defining "world language" as any language other than English and declares it synonymous with "foreign language."
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Updates credential and teacher requirements to reference "world language" instead of "foreign language" in single subject teaching credentials, teacher exchange programs, and professional development.
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Requires school districts to assess and report on availability of world language and health course textbooks and instructional materials alongside core academic subjects.
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Clarifies that the bill does not require local educational agencies to modify existing language programs.
Legislative Description
Foreign language education: world language.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 865, Statutes of 2018.
9/28/2018