§ 7-208. Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program
West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducationEffective: July 1, 2016
Effective: July 1, 2016
MD Code, Education, § 7-208
§ 7-208. Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program
(b) There is a Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program that recognizes public high school graduates in the State who have attained proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English.
(c) The purpose of the Program is to promote linguistic proficiency and cultural literacy in one or more languages in addition to English and to provide recognition of the attainment of those skills by affixing a Seal of Biliteracy to the student's diploma or transcript at graduation, at no cost to the student.
(e)(1) Beginning with the graduating class of 2017, each eligible student who meets the criteria and requirements established by the State Board in accordance with subsection (f)(1) of this section shall receive a Seal of Biliteracy.
(f) On or before October 1, 2016, the State Board shall:
(g) A local school system participating in the Program shall:
Credits
Added by Acts 2016, c. 232, § 1, eff. July 1, 2016.
MD Code, Education, § 7-208, MD EDUC § 7-208
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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