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HI SCR41
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Kidani
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AI Summary
- Request the Department of Education to establish courses for American Sign Language instruction in at least one high school per complex area
- Cite that American Sign Language is the fourth most studied language in America and enrollment in high school courses grew 1,248 percent from 1992 to 2004
- Identify benefits for students with deaf family members to learn sign language in an educational setting and improve family communication
- Require the Department of Education to submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2016 regular session on the status of establishing American Sign Language instruction
- Direct certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Education and Superintendent of Education
Legislative Description
Department of Education; American Sign Language
Last Action
Report adopted, referred to WAM.
3/25/2015
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means3/25/2015
Education3/5/2015
Full Bill Text
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