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H558Introduced in the House

To promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion Act

IntroducedJoint Education

Introduced by Carol Doherty, District 03-BRI

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relative to courses in American Sign Language. Education.

Where it stands

Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

September 2, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Education

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

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