§ 6-16-104 - Basic language of instruction.

6-16-104. Basic language of instruction.

(a) The basic language of instruction in the public school branches in all the schools of the state, public and private, shall be the English language only.

(b) It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Education, the Director of the Department of Workforce Education, and city superintendents to see that the provisions of this section are carried out.

(c) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00), payable into the general school fund of the county.

(d) Each day this violation occurs shall be considered a separate offense.