Category: Bilingual Education

Seal of Biliteracy test: a high school student speaks into a headset microphone during a recorded language test
The Seal of Biliteracy test: which tests states accept (AAPPL, STAMP, AP, IB), the scores they require, how long it takes, free practice tests, and the Global Seal.
New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy: two high school students practice a conversation in class
The New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy: NJDOE requirements, the Intermediate Mid bar, approved tests and minimum scores, the testing window and how districts award it.
Washington Seal of Biliteracy: a high school student reads and takes notes in a school library
The Washington State Seal of Biliteracy: OSPI requirements, the Intermediate and Advanced awards, approved tests and scores, competency credits and tribal languages.
Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy: a smiling graduating student holds her cap and certificate folder
The Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy: English evidence, the Intermediate Mid average, accepted tests and scores, the student application and the Fall 2026 deadline.
Colorado Seal of Biliteracy: two high school students practice a dialogue with mountains outside the window
The Colorado Seal of Biliteracy: the English and world language requirements, the four-year coursework route, approved tests and scores, and participating districts.
Utah Seal of Biliteracy: two high school students read and talk over a textbook
The Utah Seal of Biliteracy under R277-499: English and world language requirements, WIDA scores for English learners, approved tests, Navajo, Ute and Paiute, and the May 1 deadline.
Iowa Seal of Biliteracy: a high school student speaks during a small-group discussion
The Iowa Seal of Biliteracy: English and world language requirements, the Intermediate bar, ELPA21 for English learners, approved tests and scores, and the district calendar.
Connecticut Seal of Biliteracy: a high school student writes an essay in a notebook
The Connecticut State Seal of Biliteracy: ELA and world language requirements, Intermediate Mid on each domain, approved tests and scores, and how districts run it.
Nevada Seal of Biliteracy: two high school students talk at their desks
The Nevada State Seal of Biliteracy: the 2.0 ELA GPA, Intermediate Mid in every skill, approved tests and scores, Paiute, Shoshone and Washoe, and how districts take part.
Texas Seal of Biliteracy: bilingual students in paired Spanish and English conversation practice
Texas recognizes bilingual graduates through a performance acknowledgment, not a classic seal. How it works, the criteria, and what may change.