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Make British sign language a compulsory lesson in all schools

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the government to make British sign language compulsory and very frequently in all schools, primary and secondary schools.
because we need to raise awareness for deaf people and help them communicate better, these lessons should be very frequently as I think this is a very important thing. The government should of done this sooner.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Make British Sign Language a compulsory subject in the national curriculum
Make British Sign Language a compulsory subject in the national curriculum

Timeline

1 Dec 2020 Petition opened for signatures
7 Dec 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 7 Dec 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.