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Admin. Rule 680. 20, students can demonstrate English proficiency for the State Seal of Biliteracy via “attainment of college and career benchmarks for English language arts on the State assessments administered at the secondary level.”  \nAt the August Illinois State Board of Education meeting, the new, unified performance levels were approved. The Illinois State Board of Education advises districts participating in the State Seal of Biliteracy that the ACT college readiness benchmark for the ELA portion of the exam has changed to an 18 or higher.  \nBeginning Oct 1, 2025, any student who has not yet qualified with an ACT score will need to qualify with the ELA subject area score of 18 or above. Students who have already qualified with an 18 composite prior to Oct 1st may still be awarded the seal upon graduation. The composite score for the ACT will no longer qualify students to be awarded the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy.  \nThe ACT with writing must be administered to calculate an ELA score. If students seeking to qualify for the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy with an ACT ELA score are taking the ACTon a national testing day, please be advised they must register for the ACT with writing in order to generate an ELA score.  \nThis guidance is effective immediately. If you have any questions, please see the ACT procurement FAQ or go to the Seal of Biliteracy website. You may also email [biliteracy@isbe.net](biliteracy@isbe.net).","cbCaiqyRV7JO8xMi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqyRV7JO8xMi","pdf",182048,"English","# Policy Update for State Seal of Biliteracy\n## New ACT Score Requirements\n## Implementation and Transition Details\n## Technical Requirements for Testing","[{\"question\":\"What is the new minimum ACT score required for the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy?\",\"answer\":\"Students must achieve an ELA subject area score of 18 or higher.\"},{\"question\":\"Does the composite ACT score still qualify a student for the Seal?\",\"answer\":\"No, the composite score no longer qualifies students for the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy as of October 1, 2025.\"},{\"question\":\"What is required for students taking the ACT on a national testing day to qualify for the Seal?\",\"answer\":\"Students must register for the ACT with writing to ensure an ELA score is generated.\"}]","Qualifying ACT Score for the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy - Official Memorandum | PDF",1791602364]