Section 20-32-4-12 - Functional workplace Spanish transcript designation(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: (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.Amended by P.L. 162-2017,SEC. 2, eff. 7/1/2017.Added by P.L. 160-2016, SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.