Native American language; instruction; certification
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
House Bill 2895 allows Arizona high school students to fulfill a world language graduation requirement by demonstrating proficiency in a Native American language. The bill doesn't mandate that schools offer these courses, but it does require the state board of education and school districts to accept Native American language proficiency as a valid alternative. It establishes a process for evaluating student proficiency in these languages.
Key provisions
- Allows Native American language proficiency to satisfy world language graduation requirements.
- Does not require schools to offer Native American language courses.
- The state board of education can create standards for evaluating Native American language proficiency.
Who is affected
- Arizona high school students
- Arizona school districts
- The State Board of Education
- Native American communities
Notable changes
- Creates a pathway for Native American language proficiency to count towards graduation requirements.
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