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GA HB879
Bill
Status
Passed
5/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
Tom Taylor
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AI Summary
- Establishes a Georgia Seal of Biliteracy to recognize high school graduates who demonstrate high proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more languages in addition to English
- Requires qualifying students to complete all English language arts graduation requirements with a GPA of 3.0 or above and score a 4+ on a foreign language AP exam or 5+ on an International Baccalaureate exam
- Directs the Department of Education to provide a list of equivalent summative examinations for languages where no AP exam is available
- Local school system participation is voluntary, and no school system is required to expend additional resources or hire additional personnel to implement the program
- Participating school systems must maintain records of qualifying pupils, and the Department of Education must prepare and deliver an appropriate insignia to be affixed to diplomas or transcripts
Legislative Description
Elementary and secondary education; seal of biliteracy for high school graduates with a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English; provide
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2016
Full Bill Text
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