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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 34. Education § 388.593. Criteria for award of State Seal of Biliteracy

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of Biliteracy Program established pursuant to NRS 388.591 must award a pupil, upon graduation from high school, a high school diploma with a State Seal of Biliteracy if the pupil:

1. Successfully completes all courses of study in English language arts that are required for graduation with at least a 2.0 grade point average, on a 4.0 grading scale;

2. Demonstrates proficiency in one or more languages other than English:

(a) By passing an advanced placement examination in a world language with a score of 3 or higher or passing an international baccalaureate examination in a world language with a score of 4 or higher; or

(b) By passing an examination in a world language, if the examination is approved by the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable; and

3. If the primary language of the pupil is not English, demonstrates proficiency in English on an assessment designated by the Department.

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