An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy.

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The bill amends the 1949 Public School Code to add a Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy that schools can award to graduating students who meet English and a foreign language proficiency standard. It requires the Department of Education to set the criteria and provides a reporting framework for schools and the State Board. The goal is to recognize and encourage bilingualism among graduates.

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