Nevada Seal of Biliteracy

The Nevada Seal of Biliteracy was first adopted in 2015 . The Nevada Seal of Biliteracy has one award level and accepts many language tests, below you will find more information on the Nevada Seal of Biliteracy.

A Seal of Biliteracy is an award that is granted by a school, district, state or other organization. A Seal of Biliteracy recognizes that an individual has attained a certain level of proficiency in two or more languages. A Seal of Biliteracy is typically awarded in the form of a certificate and can be used as a credential to convey an individual’s proficiency in two or more languages. 

Nevada Seal of Biliteracy Overview

Nevada Seal of Biliteracy Accepted Tests and Assessments

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DISCLAIMER: Test requirements and usage often change or vary by school, district, county, etc. Check with your school district for up-to-date testing information for the Nevada Seal of Biliteracy. Additional assessments or evidenced-based processes may qualify for the Nevada State Seal of Biliteracy that are not shown here.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Chapter 388 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto the provisions set forth as sections 2 and 3 of this act.

Sec. 2. 1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish a State Seal of Biliteracy Program to recognize pupils who graduate from a public high school, including, without limitation, a charter school and a university school for profoundly gifted pupils, who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.

2. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall:

(a) Create a State Seal of Biliteracy that may be affixed to the diploma and noted on the transcript of a pupil to recognize that the pupil has met the requirements of section 3 of this act; and

(b) Deliver the State Seal of Biliteracy to each school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the program.

3. Any school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils may participate in the State Seal of Biliteracy Program by notifying the Superintendent of Public Instruction of its intent to participate in the Program.

4. Each board of trustees of a school district and governing body of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of Biliteracy Program

shall:

(a) Identify the pupils who have met the requirements to be awarded the State Seal of Biliteracy; and

(b) Affix the State Seal of Biliteracy to the diploma and note the receipt of the State Seal of Biliteracy on the transcript of each pupil who meets those requirements.

5. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may adopt regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and section 3 of this act.

Sec. 3. A school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of Biliteracy Program established pursuant to section 2 of this act must award a pupil, upon graduation from high school, a high school diploma with a State Seal of Biliteracy if the pupil:

1. Successfully completes all courses of study in English language arts that are required for graduation with at least a 2.0 grade point average, on a 4.0 grading scale;

2. Passes the end-of-course examinations in English language arts required pursuant to NRS 389.805;

3. Demonstrates proficiency in one or more languages other than English:

(a) By passing an advanced placement examination in a world language with a score of 3 or higher or passing an international baccalaureate examination in a world language with a score of 4 or higher; or

(b) By passing an examination in a world language, if the examination is approved by the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable; and

4. If the primary language of the pupil is not English, demonstrates proficiency in English on an assessment designated by the Department.

Sec. 4. This act becomes effective on July 1, 2015.

THE GLOBAL SEAL OF BILITERACY

The Global Seal of Biliteracy complements and supports the individual state Seals of Biliteracy. The organization is committed to expanding the opportunity to demonstrate and document one's bilingualism. The Global Seal of Biliteracy credential meets or exceeds the requirements of all existing U.S. state Seal programs, and offers a uniform standard to recognize language skills at levels that are meaningful for academic and workplace environments. It allows recipients to showcase their language skills to any school or employer across state lines and national borders. The Global Seal of Biliteracy is proof of your language proficiency at one of three fluency levels.