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HF 3858

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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Introduction Posted on 03/05/2008

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A bill for an act
 relating to education; providing for outdoor education as an elective standard;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 120B.022, subdivision 1.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 120B.022, subdivision 1,
is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Elective standards.

(a) A district must establish its own standards in
the following subject areas:

(1) vocational and technical education; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(2) world languagesnew text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (3) outdoor educationnew text end .

A school district must offer courses in all elective subject areas.

(b) World languages teachers and other school staff should develop and implement
world languages programs that acknowledge and reinforce the language proficiency and
cultural awareness that non-English language speakers already possess, and encourage
students' proficiency in multiple world languages. Programs under this paragraph must
encompass indigenous American Indian languages and cultures, among other world
languages and cultures. The department shall consult with postsecondary institutions in
developing related professional development opportunities.