Sec. 10-17i. Encouragement of increased language instruction. Proficiency in
language recognized on permanent record. (a) The Department of Education shall
assist and encourage local and regional boards of education to institute two-way language programs and provide early second language instruction for English-speaking
students.


      (b) The department shall encourage local and regional boards of education to recognize students' proficiency in languages other than their native languages on their permanent records.


      (P.A. 99-211, S. 3, 10.)


      History: P.A. 99-211 effective July 1, 1999.