Massachusetts S425 mandates the teaching of American Sign Language in public secondary schools.
Massachusetts S425, also known as The American Sign Language Inclusion Act, amends the General Laws to require the teaching of American Sign Language in all public secondary schools. This change aims to enhance communication for students, particularly those with autism, by providing a visually based and unaided mode of quick communication. The bill emphasizes the importance of American Sign Language in society and education.
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