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HI SB537
Bill
AI Summary
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Recognizes American Sign Language (ASL) as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own distinct grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage
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Adds a new section to Chapter 1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes codifying ASL recognition as a discrete language rather than merely signed English
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Builds on Act 152 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2016), which previously recognized ASL as a world language for public school language requirement purposes
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Aligns Hawaii with at least a dozen other states that have enacted laws recognizing ASL as a distinct language
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Takes effect upon approval
Legislative Description
Relating To American Sign Language.
American Sign Language
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).
3/19/2021