In order to prepare students for global citizenship and to broaden their intercultural understanding and career opportunities, the Governing Board may provide students with opportunities to develop linguistic proficiency and cultural literacy in one or more world languages in addition to English.
The Superintendent or designee may recommend world languages to be taught in the district's educational program based on student interest, community needs, and available resources. He/she shall also consider providing English learners the opportunity to study their heritage language, when such a course is available, in order to continue developing skills in that language. American Sign Language courses shall be open to all students regardless of hearing status.
(cf. 6174 - Education for English Learners)
(cf. 6011 - Academic Standards)
(cf. 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
300-310 Education for English learners
42238.02 Local control funding formula; class size requirements
44253.1-44253.11 Qualifications of teachers of English learners
44256-44257 Credential requirements, including teachers of foreign language
48980 Parental notifications
51212 Legislative intent to encourage foreign language instruction in grades 1-6
51220 Courses of study, grades 7-12
51225.3 High school graduation requirements
51243-51245 Alternative credits toward graduation for foreign language instruction in private school
60119 Public hearings, instructional materials
60605.3 Content standards for world language instruction
60605.5 Revision of state standards for world language instruction
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
1632 Alternative credits toward graduation for foreign language instruction in private school
Policy HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: August 27, 2018 Santa Barbara, California