Recognition of American Sign Language as independent language

Ind. Code § 1-2-10-2
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Sec. 2. American Sign Language is recognized as a standard, independent language with its own grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage, which is widely used by individuals who hear, individuals who are deaf, and individuals who are hard of hearing in Indiana and in the United States. As added by P.L.7-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.1.
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