Maryland Code, Education § 7-208

(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Eligible student” means a student who attends a public high school that participates in the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program.

(4) “Program” means the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program.

(d)(1) Participation in the Program by a local school system is voluntary.

(2) If a local school system chooses to participate in the Program, an individual school may not opt out of participation in the Program.

(e)(1) Beginning with the graduating class of 2017, each eligible student who meets the criteria and requirements established by the State Board in accordance with subsection (f)(1) of this section shall receive a Seal of Biliteracy.

(2) A Seal of Biliteracy shall be affixed to the student's diploma or transcript at graduation.

(1) Establish criteria and requirements a student must meet to receive a Seal of Biliteracy; and

(2) Provide information to each local school system regarding how to participate in and how to implement the Program.

(1) Maintain records necessary for determining a student's eligibility for a Seal of Biliteracy; and

(2) Affix a Seal of Biliteracy to the diploma or transcript of every eligible student meeting the criteria and requirements established by the State Board in accordance with subsection (f)(1) of this section.