33-524. BILITERACY DIPLOMA. (1) For purposes of this section, "world language" means a language other than English.
(2) A public school student who successfully completes all graduation requirements established by the state board of education may receive a high school diploma bearing a state seal of biliteracy if the student:
(a) Demonstrates proficiency in English according to an assessment or other method designated by the state board of education; and
(b) Demonstrates proficiency in at least one (1) world language by:
(i) Passing a foreign language advanced placement examination with a score of three (3) or higher;
(ii) Passing an international baccalaureate examination with a score of four (4) or higher;
(iii) Demonstrating intermediate mid level proficiency or higher in the world language based on the American council on the teaching of foreign languages (ACTFL) proficiency guidelines, using assessments approved by the state board of education;
(iv) Qualifying for four (4) competency-based credits by demonstrating proficiency in the world language at the intermediate mid level or higher based on the ACTFL proficiency guidelines, according to the school district’s or public charter school’s policy and procedure for competency-based credits for world languages; or
(v) Demonstrating proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading the world language through other national or international assessments approved by the state board of education at a level comparable to the intermediate mid level or higher in the ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
(3) This section does not require a student to complete more than the total credits required to graduate as determined by the state board of education.
(4) Each school district and public charter school may create a diploma indicating that a student has earned the state seal of biliteracy for students who meet the requirements of this section.
(5) The state board of education shall promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
History:
[33-524, added 2020, ch. 89, sec. 1, p. 240.]
Structure Idaho Code
Section 33-501 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Section 33-502 - DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY FOR TRUSTEES.
Section 33-502B - BOARD OF TRUSTEES — ONE NOMINATION — NO ELECTION.
Section 33-503 - ELECTION OF TRUSTEES — UNIFORM DATE.
Section 33-504 - VACANCIES ON BOARDS OF TRUSTEES.
Section 33-505 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES, DISTRICT NEWLY CREATED.
Section 33-506 - ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Section 33-507 - LIMITATION UPON AUTHORITY OF TRUSTEES.
Section 33-508 - DUTIES OF CLERK.
Section 33-509 - DUTIES OF THE TREASURER.
Section 33-509A - ASSISTANT TREASURERS.
Section 33-510 - ANNUAL MEETINGS — REGULAR MEETINGS — BOARDS OF TRUSTEES.
Section 33-511 - MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOLS.
Section 33-512 - GOVERNANCE OF SCHOOLS.
Section 33-512A - DISTRICT CURRICULAR MATERIALS ADOPTION COMMITTEES.
Section 33-512B - SUICIDAL TENDENCIES — DUTY TO WARN.
Section 33-512C - ENCOURAGEMENT OF GIFTED STUDENTS.
Section 33-512D - SELF-DIRECTED LEARNER DESIGNATION.
Section 33-513 - PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL.
Section 33-514A - ISSUANCE OF LIMITED CONTRACT — CATEGORY 1 CONTRACT.
Section 33-515 - ISSUANCE OF RENEWABLE CONTRACTS.
Section 33-515A - SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS.
Section 33-516 - RIGHT TO RENEWABLE CONTRACT WHEN DISTRICT IS DIVIDED, CONSOLIDATED OR REORGANIZED.
Section 33-517 - NONCERTIFICATED PERSONNEL.
Section 33-517A - SCHOOL DISTRICTS — NONCERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES — GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE.
Section 33-518 - EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL FILES.
Section 33-519 - RELEASE FOR RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION.
Section 33-521 - EMPLOYEE SEVERANCE IN CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT.
Section 33-522 - FINANCIAL EMERGENCY.
Section 33-522A - REDUCTION IN FORCE DEFINED.
Section 33-523 - STEM DIPLOMA.
Section 33-524 - BILITERACY DIPLOMA.
Section 33-525 - ADVANCE ENROLLMENT FOR MILITARY DEPENDENTS.
Section 33-526 - WORKFORCE READINESS AND CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA.