General Background Information

• The MI-SoBL has been created to recognize high school graduates and those obtaining high school equivalency who exhibit language proficiency in English and at least one additional World Language.
• The MI-SoBL may be awarded to any student receiving a high school diploma, a high school certificate of completion, or a high school equivalency certificate

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who has demonstrated a minimum of Intermediate High proficiency on approved World Language assessments and met the English Language Arts requirements for graduation.

• The MI-SoBL was created to encourage students to learn World Languages and/or maintain their native and heritage languages.
• The MI-SoBL provides employers with a way to identify individuals with strong language and biliteracy skills.
• The MI-SoBL serves as an additional tool for colleges and universities to recognize applicants’ language abilities for admission and placement.

• The State Board of Education approved the MI-SoBL on January 9, 2018.

• All 50 States and Washington DC have an approved Seal of Biliteracy.