Recognizing that high school graduates who can function in two or more languages are equipped with the knowledge and skills to participate successfully in college, careers, and a diverse 21st century society, the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program is established to recognize and reward excellence in language learning as measured by rigorous proficiency assessments across a range of language skills.

Authority: Education Article, §7-208, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: February 13, 2017 (44:3 Md. R. 189)

Regulation .02B amended effective September 15, 2025 (52:18 Md. R. 924)

Regulation .03 amended effective September 15, 2025 (52:18 Md. R. 924)

Regulation .04 amended effective September 15, 2025 (52:18 Md. R. 924)

Regulation .06 adopted effective September 15, 2025 (52:18 Md. R. 924)