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H04802020 Regular SessionSigned into law

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding a biliteracy diploma for public school students who demonstrate proficiency in English and another language.

EDUCATION -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding a biliteracy diploma for public school students who demonstrate proficiency in English and another language.

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Idaho has several School Districts that offer dual immersion language programs. This legislation recognizes students who have become proficient in English and one or more additional World Languages by creating a "Seal of Biliteracy" that may be attached to their graduation diploma.

house Chamber· Feb 21, 2020

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
44 Yea
24 Nay
2 absentPassed by 20 votes
Republican
30 yea/24 nay
Democrat
14 yea/0 nay
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ABSENT / NOT VOTING (2)

Reported Signed by Governor on March 10, 2020 Session Law Chapter 89 Effective: 07/01/2020