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An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion Act
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public secondary schools in Massachusetts to teach American Sign Language (ASL), changing the law from optional ("may be taught") to mandatory ("shall be taught"). It directly affects public secondary schools and their curriculum requirements. The bill adds a provision noting that sign language is "visually based, unaided, and provides a mode of quick communication," specifically highlighting its effectiveness for children with autism. These changes make ASL a required part of the secondary school curriculum without adding new funding or administrative requirements.
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