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NYS Seal of Biliteracy
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The intent of the NYS Seal of Biliteracy is to: encourage the study of languages; identify high school graduates with language and biliteracy skills for employers; provide universities with additional information about applicants seeking admission; prepare students with twenty-first century skills; recognize the value of foreign and native language instruction in schools; and affirm the value of diversity in a multilingual society.
New York has become the second state to implement a Seal of Biliteracy program. California was the first state to establish a program, with its legislation becoming effective January 1, 2012. In the first year of implementation, California awarded its Seal to more than 10,000 graduating high school students who demonstrated proficiency in more than 40 different languages. A number of districts in New Mexico have also developed a Seal of Biliteracy program, including the largest district in the State, the Albuquerque Public Schools. The Albuquerque Public Schools’ Bilingual Seal is currently offered only to students demonstrating biliteracy in English and Spanish; however, the district is exploring how to expand the program to languages spoken by Native American communities.

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NYSSB Information Session for Students
Please view slide presentation from the information session held on December 2, 2021, for Fox Lane seniors.
NYSSB Seal of Biliteracy Fox Lane Student Info Session.2022.pdf 622.24 KB (Last Modified on December 7, 2021) -
NYSSB Culminating Project Rubric
Candidates for the NYS Seal of Biliteracy must score at the Intermediate High level to satisfy the criteria to earn points for the oral component.
NYSSB Culminating Project Rubric - Standard Size.2021.docx 33.59 KB (Last Modified on March 4, 2021)
