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What is the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy?  \nThe Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school district or nonpublic school to graduating highschool students who have demonstrated an Intermediate High1 level of proficiency in English and in at least one language other than English (LOTE) during their 9-12 high school years. The Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy program is written into  Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5/2-3.159and is guided by 23 Illinois Administrative Code 680.  \nHigh School World Language Credit: For admissions purposes, each public university in this State shall accept the State Seal of Biliteracy as equivalent to 2 years of foreign language coursework taken during high school if a student's highschool transcript indicates that they will be receiving or have received the State Seal of Biliteracy.  \nCollege World Language Credit: all public colleges and universities in the state of Illinois must establish criteria for converting a graduate’s Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy into college credit. Each institution has the flexibility to award credits that align with their particular courses. Please check the college credit document for more detailed information .  \n2. What is the State Commendation toward Biliteracy?  \nThe State Commendation toward Biliteracy is an award given by a school district or nonpublic school to graduating high school students who have demonstrated significant progress toward achieving a high level of proficiency in English and in a LOTE, at least at the Intermediate Low level. Districts/schools may choose to award the Commendation toward Biliteracy in addition to the Seal each year. It is not required for districts/schools to offer the Commendation if they are offering the Seal. It is not required for public colleges and universities in the state of Illinois to award credit for the commendation, but several do . Please check the college credit document for more detailed information .  \n3. Where can I learn more about participation in the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy?  \nThe Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy is a program in which a school district or nonpublic school can choose to participate . Students cannot participate individually apart from their schools. If you are a student or parent, please contact your school to learn more about how the program is administered locally.  \nThe ISBE Seal website contains information and resources, including history and overview of the program, training modules, guidelinesfor districts regarding applying for and reporting awards, a frequently updated list of approved language assessments, program administration checklists, one-pager resources for a variety of audiences, among other resources. This website is frequently updated. If you have additional questions or  \n1 Defined in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines 2024  \nconcerns after reading the website, you can contact [biliteracy@isbe.net.](biliteracy@isbe.net. You)[ You](biliteracy@isbe.net. 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