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CA AB2319

Bill

Status

Passed

9/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Adrin Nazarian

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces all references to "foreign language" with "world language" throughout the Education Code, including American Sign Language as a world language.

  • Adds Section 91 defining "world language" as any language other than English and declares it synonymous with "foreign language."

  • Updates credential and teacher requirements to reference "world language" instead of "foreign language" in single subject teaching credentials, teacher exchange programs, and professional development.

  • Requires school districts to assess and report on availability of world language and health course textbooks and instructional materials alongside core academic subjects.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/9/2018
Education4/25/2018
Rules4/12/2018
Appropriations3/22/2018
Education3/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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