AN ACT REQUIRING STUDENTS TO LEARN A SECOND LANGUAGE IN SCHOOL.
HB 5880 requires all public school students in the state to take and pass a second language course as part of their curriculum. The bill directly affects every student enrolled in a public school, mandating this language requirement across grade levels. Key provisions include amending education statutes to establish this course as a standard requirement for graduation or advancement. The bill focuses on implementing a structured language learning program rather than specifying which languages or teaching methods.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Jan 22, 2025
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Jan 22, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Juan Candelaria
DDemocratic
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