§4726. World languages
Each school administrative unit:
[PL 1985, c. 178 (AMD).]
1.
Required to offer.
Shall offer one 2-year sequence in a world language; and
[PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (AMD).]
2.
Encouraged to offer.
Is encouraged to offer one or more additional world languages as part of its secondary school program.
[PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (AMD).]
3.
American sign language.
[PL 1991, c. 279, §3 (RP).]
American sign language is a world language and may be offered to fulfill the requirements of this section.
[PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (AMD).]
For purposes of this section, "world language" means a language, either ancient or modern, that is used or has been used for written, oral or signed communication in the multilingual and multicultural worldwide community.
[PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 178 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 279, §3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (AMD).