Me. Stat. tit. 20-A § 4726

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 634

Section 4726 - World languages

Each school administrative unit: [1985, c. 178 (AMD).]

1.Required to offer. Shall offer one 2-year sequence in a world language; and

[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.

[2007, c. 259, §1 (AMD).]

3.American sign language.

[1991, c. 279, §3 (RP).]

American sign language is a world language and may be offered to fulfill the requirements of this section. [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. [2007, c. 259, §1 (NEW).]

20-A M.R.S. § 4726

1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW) . 1985, c. 178, (RPR) . 1991, c. 279, § 3 (AMD) . 2007, c. 259, § 1 (AMD) .