Rhode Island § 16-25.4-5 § 16-25.4-5. Educational credits.

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§ 16-25.4-5 — § 16-25.4-5. Educational credits.

Rhode Island § 16-25.4-5

Title 16Education

Ch. 16-25.4American Sign Language [See Title 16 Chapter 97 â€” The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]

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§ 16-25.4-5. Educational credits.
(a) A public elementary and secondary student may count credit for satisfactorily completing
            a course in American Sign Language towards the fulfillment of a foreign language requirement
            in the public education system under rules made by the state board of elementary and
            secondary education.
         
(b) If a course in American Sign Language is offered by a state university, college, or
            community college, it shall be accepted as a foreign language credit. Successful completion
            of any American Sign Language course in the common schools shall satisfy the foreign
            language en

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§ 16-25.4-5. Educational credits.

(a) A public elementary and secondary student may count credit for satisfactorily completing a course in American Sign Language towards the fulfillment of a foreign language requirement in the public education system under rules made by the state board of elementary and secondary education.

(b) If a course in American Sign Language is offered by a state university, college, or community college, it shall be accepted as a foreign language credit. Successful completion of any American Sign Language course in the common schools shall satisfy the foreign language entrance requirements for a state institution of higher education.