Tennessee § 49-6-1009 - American sign language.
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§ 49-6-1009. American sign language.
American sign language is recognized and adopted as the official and native sign language of the deaf in this state. It is the intent of the general assembly to: Formally express its respect for American sign language; Promote public awareness of and appreciation for American sign language, its use and its benefits; Preserve the culture and heritage of American sign language; and Encourage Tennessee schools to offer courses in American sign language and to accept these courses as satisfying foreign language requirements. The state board of education shall adopt a policy allowing American sign language courses to satisfy the foreign language credits required for graduation. Acts 1990, ch. 659, § 2; 2017, ch. 270, § 1. Compiler's Notes. For the Preamble to the act concerning American sign language education, please refer to Acts 2017, ch. 270. Cross-References. Programs and services for hearing impaired and deaf-blind persons, title 71, ch. 4, part 21.
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