Texas HB1579 establishes the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy for public high school students.

Texas HB1579 amends the Education Code to establish the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy, recognizing high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in both English and another language. The State Board of Education will set rigorous requirements for earning the seal, which may include projects, activities, or portfolios but cannot include a specific exam. The seal will be affixed to the diploma and noted on the transcript of qualifying students. The commissioner will adopt necessary rules to administer the seal, which will apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas HB1579 establishes the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy for public high school students.

Texas HB1579 amends the Education Code to establish the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy, recognizing high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in both English and another language. The State Board of Education will set rigorous requirements for earning the seal, which may include projects, activities, or portfolios but cannot include a specific exam. The seal will be affixed to the diploma and noted on the transcript of qualifying students. The commissioner will adopt necessary rules to administer the seal, which will apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.