Tennessee § 49-6-1009 American sign language

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§ 49-6-1009 — American sign language

Tennessee § 49-6-1009

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1009 (2026).

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(a)American sign language is recognized and adopted as the official and native sign language of the deaf in this state.

(b)It is the intent of the general assembly to:

(1)Formally express its respect for American sign language;

(2)Promote public awareness of and appreciation for American sign language, its use and its benefits;

(3)Preserve the culture and heritage of American sign language; and (4) Encourage Tennessee schools to offer courses in American sign language and to accept these courses as satisfying foreign language requirements.

(c)The state board of education shall adopt a policy allowing American sign language courses to satisfy the foreign language credits required for graduation.

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(a) American sign language is recognized and adopted as the official and native sign language of the deaf in this state. (b) It is the intent of the general assembly to: (1) Formally express its respect for American sign language; (2) Promote public awareness of and appreciation for American sign language, its use and its benefits; (3) Preserve the culture and heritage of American sign language; and (4) Encourage Tennessee schools to offer courses in American sign language and to accept these courses as satisfying foreign language requirements. (c) The state board of education shall adopt a policy allowing American sign language courses to satisfy the foreign language credits required for graduation.