HB407 Alabama 2021 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2021
Title
State Seal of Biliteracy, established, recognizing graduates with the proficiency in English and at least one world language, including American sign language
Description
This bill would establish the State Seal of Biliteracy program to recognize graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English, and would provide for the seal to be awarded to the graduate by the State Department of Education
To establish the State Seal of Biliteracy; to recognize graduates who have demonstrated an indicated level of proficiency in English and at least one other world language, including American Sign Language.
Subjects
Education
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2021 | H | Pending third reading on day 9 Favorable from Education Policy |
| February 24, 2021 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 11, 2021 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | February 24, 2021 | Room 206 at 13:30 | House EP Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB407 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - HB407 for Education Policy |