Seal of Biliteracy

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE SEAL OF BILITERACY?​

The Seal of Biliteracy, approved through Assembly Bill 815 in 2011, is an award given for attained proficiency in English and at least one other world language by high school graduation. Appearing on the transcript of the graduating senior, the Seal of Biliteracy is a verification of language proficiency.

CA ​State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB)​ 

​​Seal of Biliteracy Recognition Pathways (Preschool - 8th Grade)

 

MERCED COUNTY SEAL OF BILITERACY

Important Dates:

Online Application: 5/1/23-9/1/23

School Verifications Due: 9/15/23

Target Essay Writing: 9/22/23

Essay Scoring: 10/4/23

Interviews: 10/24/23

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Mailing Address:

MCOE - Seal of Biliteracy
632 West 13th Street
Merced, CA 95341

Physical Address:

MCOE - Downtown PDC
1715 Canal Street
Merced, CA 95340

Office Hours: M-F 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM