§ 16-22.2-1. Legislative intent. (a) It is the intent of the legislature to encourage excellence for all pupils, and the legislature wishes to publicly recognize pupils for exemplary achievements in academic studies. (b) The study of languages other than English in elementary and secondary schools should be encouraged because it contributes to a pupil’s cognitive […]
§ 16-22.2-2. State seal of biliteracy. (a) A state seal of biliteracy is established to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages, in addition to English. The state seal of biliteracy shall be awarded by the commissioner. School district […]
§ 16-22.2-3. Earning college credit for the Seal of Biliteracy. (a) For admissions purposes, each public university and public community college in this state shall accept the state Silver Seal of Biliteracy and the Gold Seal of Biliteracy as world language coursework if taken during high school and if a student’s high school transcript indicates […]
