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IN HB1209
Bill
Status
3/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Cook
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AI Summary
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Effective July 1, 2016, creates a new "functional and practicable workplace Spanish" transcript designation for students beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.
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The Department of Education must develop Spanish language courses consisting of one year of basic grammar and vocabulary focusing on present tense and greetings, plus one year of additional vocabulary and conversation focused on workplace environments.
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School corporations may use either the state-developed courses or alternative courses meeting the same elements to qualify students for the workplace Spanish designation.
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Students who successfully complete qualifying Spanish courses receive the workplace Spanish designation added to their transcript for each course completed.
Legislative Description
Workplace Spanish transcript designation. Provides that, beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, a student who successfully completes Spanish language courses that include certain elements is eligible to receive a functional and practicable workplace Spanish designation on the student's transcript.
Last Action
Public Law 160
3/23/2016