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MA H558
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Doherty
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AI Summary
- Requires American Sign Language (ASL) to be taught in all Massachusetts secondary schools, changing current law from permissive ("may be taught") to mandatory ("shall be taught")
- Adds legislative finding that children with autism can successfully learn and communicate via sign language because it is visually based, unaided, and provides quick communication
- Amends Section 2B of Chapter 71 of the General Laws
- Filed on January 17, 2025 by Representative Carol A. Doherty (3rd Bristol) with 18 co-sponsors from both parties
Legislative Description
To promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion Act
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
9/2/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/27/2025
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