HB1877

In terms and courses of study, providing for Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy.

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Pennsylvania HB1877 establishes criteria for awarding the Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy to students demonstrating proficiency in English and.

Pennsylvania HB1877 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to create the Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy. The Department of Education will set criteria for awarding the seal to students who meet English and foreign language proficiency requirements. Students must complete all high school diploma requirements, meet English proficiency criteria, and meet foreign language proficiency criteria. The State Board of Education will report annually on the seal's efficacy and completion rates.

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Roll Call Votes

50 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 22

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Jun 9

12:00 PM

Education (s) Hearing

History

Jun 29

House

Approved by the Governor

Jun 29

House

Act No. 19 of 2026

Jun 23

House

Signed in House