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House approves allowing GED exam in Spanish; debate highlights language and workforce concerns
Summary
House Bill 325 passed on third reading, permitting individuals to take all components of the GED exam in either English or Spanish. Supporters said the change expands access for English learners; opponents argued it undermines workforce readiness and preferred boosting ESOL programs instead.
Annapolis, Feb. 24 — The House approved House Bill 325 on third reading, allowing test‑takers to choose to take all components of the high‑school equivalency examination (GED) in either English or Spanish.
The bill’s proponents said offering the GED in Spanish would expand access for English language learners and help more residents enter the workforce. “What this bill says is that in…
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