MN SF2253

Establishes Minnesota World Language Proficiency Certificates and Minnesota World Language Proficiency High Achievement Certificates recognizing students meeting intermediate-low and pre-advanced language proficiency levels respectively on validated assessments.

Creates voluntary state bilingual and multilingual seals for high school graduates demonstrating level 5 functional native proficiency in one or more languages besides English, with seals affixed to transcripts and potentially diplomas at no charge.

Requires school districts and charter schools to provide periodic opportunities for students to demonstrate language proficiency, using licensed teachers or community experts for assessment when valid assessments are unavailable.

Mandates Minnesota State Colleges and Universities award at least four semester credits of foreign language to students receiving state bilingual or multilingual seals.

Directs the commissioner to develop a web page listing equivalent language proficiency assessments and make all tests available to school districts and charter schools without cost.