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CT HB07159

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • State Board of Education shall establish criteria by September 1, 2017 for local and regional boards to award the Connecticut State Seal of Biliteracy to students achieving high proficiency in English and one or more foreign languages
  • "Foreign language" is defined as any world language other than English, including American Sign Language and languages spoken by federally recognized Native American tribes
  • Starting with the class graduating in 2018 and thereafter, local and regional boards of education may affix the Seal of Biliteracy to diplomas of qualifying students
  • Student transcripts must include a designation indicating receipt of the Connecticut State Seal of Biliteracy
  • The existing section 10-5 concerning state high school diplomas is amended to incorporate the new seal criteria

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Connecticut's Seal Of Biliteracy.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Education2/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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