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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 761 Original 2020 Regular Session Pierre
Abstract: Expands criteria for a State Seal of Biliteracy to be affixed on the diploma or transcript
of a high school graduate.
Present law provides for a State Seal of Biliteracy to be affixed to the high school diploma or
transcript of a graduate who is proficient in multiple languages. Proposed law retains present law.
Present law provides that to qualify for such a seal, a student must complete certain graduation
requirements, demonstrate proficiency at the intermediate-high level or above in at least one
language other than English, and attain certain ACT subscores. Proposed law retains present law
and allows, in lieu of certain ACT subscores, equivalent concordant scores on certain parts of the
SAT.
Proposed law is retroactive to Aug. 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 17:273.4(D)(1)(b))