N.J.S.A. 18A:35-4.18 — Credit for world language course not offered by public school

18A:35-4.18. Credit for world language course not offered by public school 8. A pupil who is enrolled in a public high school within the State who wishes to take a world language course not offered in the resident public school district may complete and receive credit toward high school graduation for a world language course offered by a religious organization or any other nonpublic school organization or entity. In order to receive credit for the course, the pupil shall meet local district proficiency requirements. L.2001,c.203,s.8. 18A:35-4.18.1 American Sign Language recognized as world language for meeting high school graduation requirements. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, American Sign Language shall be recognized as a world language for the purpose of meeting any State or local world language requirement for high school graduation. L.2015, c.87, s.1.

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