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SB449Introduced in the Senate

Relating to teaching and instructing world languages in public schools

IntroducedSenate Education

Introduced by Laura Wakim Chapman, District 1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to allow all public schools to instruct students on world languages. The legislature finds learning a world language can improve student math and reading outcomes, improve academic focus, and provide additional career opportunities after graduation. The legislature further finds that an educator obtaining professional learning hours related to teaching world languages may use those hours to satisfy continuing education requirements.

Where it stands

To Education

January 16, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Education

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Education

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