State Seal of Biliteracy Resources (USA)

 

The Global Seal of Biliteracy program is independent and separate from the U.S. state Seal of Biliteracy (SoBL) programs. If you are looking for individual state Seal of Biliteracy information, please see the map below and click on a state to learn more. You will be directed to information about that state's program and a corresponding state website link.

Seal of Biliteracy Requirements

The specific requirements for earning this seal vary by state, district, or school, but typically involve demonstrating a certain level of language proficiency, as measured by the ACTFL or CEFR Proficiency Scales. In some cases reaching a specific grade point average in language study can also qualify you for a seal of biliteracy.

 

Click on your state or state abbreviation in the map below to find your states specific seal of biliteracy requirements and information.

 

State Seals by ACTFL Level

State Seal of Biliteracy programs differ. The chart below summarizes the individual state SoBl criteria. (Note: States* with an asterick allow for seat time and/or GPA in lieu of testing.)

 
ACTFL Level Chart

District Evidence

  • California*
  • Colorado*

Intermediate Low

  • North Carolina*
  • North Dakota-1

Intermediate Mid

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware-1
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida-1*
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Iowa
  • Kansas-1
  • Kentucky
  • Maine
  • Mississippi-1
  • Missouri-1
  • Montana-1
  • Nebraska-1
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma-1
  • Rhode Island-1
  • South Carolina-1
  • Tennessee-1
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wyoming-1

Intermediate High

  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Louisiana*
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts-1
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota-1
  • Nebraska-2
  • New Hampshire
  • New York
  • North Dakota-2
  • Ohio
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina-2
  • Texas*
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming-2

Advanced Low

  • Delaware-2
  • Florida-2*
  • Kansas-2
  • Massachusetts-2
  • Minnesota-2
  • Mississippi-2
  • Missouri-2
  • Montana-2
  • Oklahoma-2
  • Rhode Island-2
  • South Carolina-3
  • Tennessee-2
 
 
 
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