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HI SB2981

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rosalyn Baker

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes American Sign Language as a world language in Hawaii, matching recognition in 42 other states.

  • Allows public schools to offer courses in American Sign Language as part of their curriculum.

  • Students who successfully complete American Sign Language courses receive credit toward world language graduation requirements.

  • Addresses the educational needs of hearing-impaired students and students preparing for college-level American Sign Language study.

  • Effective upon approval.

Legislative Description

American Sign Language; Official World Language; Public Schools; World Language Requirement

Last Action

Act 152, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254).

6/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance3/24/2016
Education3/10/2016
Education1/29/2016

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