The State Seal of Biliteracy program recognizes high school graduates who have achieved a high level of proficiency in English and at least one other foreign or world language. This recognition is noted on a student’s transcript and high school diploma upon fulfilling all program conditions and requirements. Students who do not meet the proficiency level required for the Seal of Biliteracy may still earn a Commendation Toward Biliteracy.

To qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy, seniors must:

• Earn a minimum score of 480 on the ELA Component of the SAT OR  
• Earn a minimum score of 21 composite or 20 ELA of the ACT OR
• Earn a minimum overall score of 4.8 composite on the ACCESS for ELLs exam, AND
• Have earned a 4 or 5 in the Advanced Placement language exam they took as a junior or senior OR
• Earn a minimum score of I-6 (Intermediate High) (COMPOSITE) on the STAMP exam. 

To qualify for the Commendation Toward Biliteracy, seniors must:

• Earn a minimum score of 480 on the ELA Component of the SAT OR
• Earn a minimum overall score of 4.8 composite on the ACCESS for ELLs exam, AND
• Earn a score of 3 on the Advanced Placement language exam OR
• Earn a minimum score of I-4 (Intermediate Low) (COMPOSITE) on the STAMP exam. 

Coordinator for State Seal of Biliteracy:

David Rojas, Director of EL and World Languages

david.rojas@d300.org