Instruction in the common branches of study in the public schools of this state shall be conducted principally through the medium of the English language; except that it shall be the policy of the state also to encourage the school districts of the state to develop bilingual skills and to assist pupils whose experience is largely in a language other than English to make an effective transition to English with the least possible interference in other learning activities.
Source: G.L. § 2523. L. 1883: p. 271, § 12. G.S. § 3073. L. 1887: p. 401, § 37. L. 01: p. 362, § 1. R.S. 08: § 6010. L. 19: p. 599, § 1. C.L. § 8497. CSA: C. 146, § 291. CRS 53: § 12321-3. L. 59: p. 675, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 123-21-3. L. 69: p. 1029, § 1.