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History
- Substituted by A10292A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1533
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 7522a
- Amend and recommit to education
- Referred to education
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Relates to conferring a state seal of biliteracy for students who achieve certain criteria in the language arts
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Carmen E. Arroyo
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7522A
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to a state seal of biliteracy
Summary of provisions
Establishes the criteria for the awarding of the State Seal of Biliteracy.
Justification
One of the fundamental purposes of education is to encourage students to reach their full potential. The goal of achieving the criteria for a State Seal of Biliteracy focuses on the acquisition of a language, or languages, other than English. This will increase a student's opportunities for further education and future employment
Legislative history
This is new legislation.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This bill shall take effect on the first of September next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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