South Dakota students who speak two or more languages proficiently and who are on track to graduate from high school are eligible to earn an additional seal for their graduation diploma.
The South Dakota Seal of Biliteracy was developed by the state Department of Education. There are two levels– silver and gold.
Education Secretary Joe Graves says a biliterate student will be an asset to any organization that operates internationally or serves people who speak languages other than English. He says the Seal of Biliteracy recognizes students who have put in the effort to become proficient in more than one language.
Dr. Andy McKay, the K-12 Spanish Immersion Program specialist for the Sioux Falls School District, said the seal will distinguish students as having valuable proficiencies for schools and employers. He says the Seal of Biliteracy provides clear information to future employers and post-secondary institutions about what students can do across two languages.
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More information about the South Dakota Seal of Biliteracy can be found on the DOE website. The DOE provides the silver or gold seals to schools that request them for their students’ diplomas.
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