Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-133
American sign language
Colorado · Colorado Revised Statutes Title 22 — Education · Status: effective
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- Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-133, American sign language, Colorado, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2298677
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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) "American sign language" means the natural language recognized globally that is used by members of the deaf community and that is linguistically complete with unique rules for language structure and use, that include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse.
(b) "School district" means any school district organized and existing pursuant to law, but does not include a local college district.
(c) Repealed.
(2) A school district may offer one or more elective courses in American sign language.
(3) A school district may elect to treat American sign language as a foreign language and may:
(a) Grant academic credit for completion of an American sign language course or demonstrated proficiency in American sign language on the same basis as the successful completion of a foreign language; and
(b) Count completion of an American sign language course or demonstrated proficiency in American sign language toward the fulfillment of any foreign language requirement for graduation.