Sign language as foreign language? Maybe, in Virginia

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A measure that would recognize American sign language as a foreign language in Virginia’s high schools and colleges has cleared the legislature and is heading to the desk of Gov. Bob McDonnell, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Right now, colleges decide whether to count ASL classes toward entrance requirements.

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