- Introduced -

SB 847 - This act allows public schools to offer American Sign Language (ASL) classes for foreign language credit. Such schools must give academic credit for ASL courses if credit is offered for other foreign language classes and must allow it to satisfy any foreign language requirements at the school. Credit may be earned by completing a course or by demonstrating an appropriate level of proficiency in ASL. The Missouri Commission for the Deaf will provide assistance in developing ASL courses when necessary.

ERIN MOTLEY