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MS SB2339

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Board of Education shall develop a curriculum for the study of sign language
  • Sign language classes may count as an academic credit toward foreign language requirements for high school graduation
  • Districts maintain authority to establish their own graduation standards while incorporating this option
  • Effective date: July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

High school graduation requirements; allow sign language to be counted as a foreign language.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Education3/11/2024
Education2/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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