2019 House Bill 4269

Eliminate foreign language from graduation standards

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Beth Griffin (R-66)

To allow a student to get a high school diploma without meeting the current two-credit language requirement by instead taking computer classes, career or technical education classes, or classes in “visual or performing arts” (which are all placed in a new category dubbed “21st century skills” by the bill's sponsors).

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 7, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Dec. 10, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 27, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means