RELATING TO EDUCATION.

SB 876 requires the state Department of Education to create a Korean language program within public schools and allocates state funds for its implementation. The bill directly affects K-12 students and schools in the state, providing structured Korean language instruction as part of the curriculum. Key provisions mandate the department to develop the program framework and use the designated funds for staffing, materials, and teacher training. This is a substantive policy change focused on expanding language education opportunities, not a procedural or commemorative measure. The bill is currently in committee referral after its first reading.