H 629
An Act expanding student access to the state seal of biliteracy
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Bill overview
This bill aims to make it easier for Massachusetts students who have achieved a high level of English proficiency to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy. Currently, access to the seal is limited, and this legislation seeks to broaden eligibility criteria. The goal is to recognize and celebrate students’ bilingual abilities, promoting cultural understanding and preparing them for a globalized world. The bill is closely related to another similar bill, H.4671, which proposes an alternative version of the same legislation.
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Primary sponsor
Jack Patrick Lewis
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Jack Patrick Lewis
Priscila S. Sousa
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