Or. Admin. Code § 581-021-0582 - Establishment
(1) The State Seal
of Biliteracy is established to recognize high school graduates who have
attained a high level of proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and
speaking in one or more World languages in addition to English. The State Seal
of Biliteracy shall be awarded by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
School district participation in this program is voluntary.
(2) The purposes of the State Seal of
Biliteracy are as follows:
(a) To encourage
students to study languages.
(b)
To certify attainment of biliteracy.
(c) To provide employers with a method of
identifying people with language and biliteracy skills.
(d) To provide post-secondary institutions
with a method to recognize and give academic credit to applicants seeking
admission.
(e) To prepare students
to be college and career ready.
(f) To recognize and promote world language
instruction in public schools.
(g)
To strengthen intergroup relationships, affirm the value of diversity, and
honor the multiple cultures and languages of a community.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 326.051
Stat. Implemented: ORS 326.051
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