Seal of Biliteracy

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The Seal of Biliteracy/The Commendation toward Biliteracy

Bloomington Public Schools, District 87 is proud to offer the opportunity for juniors and seniors to earn the Seal of Biliteracy, in which students who show a high level of proficiency in two or more languages will be recognized by the state of Illinois. Students will be honored their senior/graduating year.

We value our students' linguistic diversity.  Students who earn the Seal will receive the following:

  • A Seal attached to their diploma

  • Documentation of language proficiencies on their permanent transcript

  • Students who plan to attend an Illinois college or university will also earn credits for their accolades.