SB 17-123

signed

Seal Of Biliteracy For High School Diplomas

Plain-English Summary

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Senate Bill 17-123, also known as the Seal of Biliteracy for High School Diplomas, allows high schools in Colorado to award an additional endorsement on a student's diploma if they show proficiency in both English and at least one other language. This recognition aims to highlight students' bilingual skills and can benefit those who are fluent in languages like Spanish, French, or any other foreign language. The bill has been signed into law, meaning that schools can now start offering this biliteracy endorsement to eligible graduating seniors.

Official Summary

The bill authorizes a school district, BOCES, or institute charter high school to grant a diploma endorsement in biliteracy to a student who demonstrates proficiency in English and at least one foreign language. The bill establishes the requirements a graduating high school student must meet to obtain the biliteracy endorsement. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Details

Chamber: Senate
First action: 2017-03-30
Latest action: 2017-01-27
Last action desc.: Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
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Administration of Publicly Funded Education Programs

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repeals

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repeals

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Votes

Refer Senate Bill 17-123 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 11-2.

2017-04-27 · House · pass — Yes: 11 · No: 2 · Other: —

Refer Senate Bill 17-123 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 6-1.

2017-04-27 · House · pass — Yes: 6 · No: 1 · Other: —