New standardds to be full implemented by 2028

Implementation Timeline

Districts with secondary (middle and high school) world language programs may implement the revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages (2021) as early as they would like, however, all districts must implement these revised standards by no later than indicated by the following schedule:

Implementation of the revised standards (course curricula, instruction, and assessments aligned to the revise standards) must occur by no later than: 

Grade levels

7th :September 1, 2023

8th: September 1, 2024

9th: September 1, 2025

10th:September 1, 2026

11th:September 1, 2027

12th: September 1, 2028