HB 1756 -- Foreign Language Instruction in Public Elementary
Schools

Sponsor:  Fraser

This bill requires every child attending a public elementary
school to receive instruction in a foreign language, subject to
the availability of properly certified personnel.  The bill does
not apply to students getting services from special school
districts, students who have disabilities that require special
instruction, or students for whom English is a second language.
The State Board of Education is given rule-making authority and
may exempt other students by rule.

The bill becomes effective July 1, 2007.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:44 am