Massachusetts H558 mandates American Sign Language instruction in all secondary schools.
Massachusetts H558, also known as The American Sign Language Inclusion Act, amends Chapter 71 of the General Laws to require American Sign Language instruction in each of the Commonwealth’s secondary schools. The bill highlights the benefits of sign language for children with autism, emphasizing its visual, unaided, and quick communication nature. This legislative change aims to ensure broader access to American Sign Language education across the state.
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