IC 20-32-4-12: Functional workplace Spanish transcript designation

Sec. 12. (a) Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, a student who successfully completes Spanish language courses that include the elements set forth in subsection (b) is eligible to receive a functional workplace Spanish designation on the student's transcript for the course described in subsection (b).

(b) The department shall develop a Spanish language course description and corresponding academic standards under this section that include:

(1) appropriate salutations, structures, vocabulary, and conversation, with a focus on vocabulary that is necessary for various work environments;

(2) culturally appropriate communications for a variety of work related interactions; and

(3) skills related to all language domains, including:

(A) speaking;

(B) listening;

(C) reading; and

(D) writing.

(c) A school corporation may implement a curriculum based upon the course standards developed by the department to allow a student to receive a functional workplace Spanish designation on the student's transcript upon the successful completion of the course of study.