SB00312

An Act Establishing An American Sign Language Education Working Group And Concerning Curriculum Guidance For American Sign Language Instruction.

Introduced·2/26/26

Establishes an American Sign Language education working group and provides curriculum guidance for ASL instruction.

The bill establishes an American Sign Language education working group within the Department of Education. This group will include representatives from various departments and organizations, as well as ASL instructors from public schools. The working group will provide recommendations on curriculum guidance for ASL instruction, aligning with nationally recognized proficiency frameworks. Additionally, the Department of Education will issue guidance to local and regional boards of education by July 1, 2030, to ensure consistent implementation of ASL in the world languages curriculum.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

51 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4

12:00 AM

Education Public Hearing

History

Apr 16

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 16

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Apr 16

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 414