HB 5880 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

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.
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Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2025
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