The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for graduating high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. The State Seal of Biliteracy is marked by a gold seal affixed to the diploma or transcript.
For more information, please visit: https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/sealofbiliteracy.asp
Questions? Talk to your counselor or email the CDE Multilingual Support Division at SEAL@cde.ca.gov
Click on the button below to view a quick checklist if you are eligible.
For high school SENIORS who have already demonstrated English proficiency and would like to show proficiency in a second language, in order to achieve the California State Seal of Biliteracy.
Note: The flyer will be updated with 2027 dates and time once we get an update.
The application for the State Seal of Civic Engagement is open for 12th grade students who are active participants in their community and demonstrate engagement in civics education. Contact Larae Blomquist (lblomqui@egusd.net) or Stacey Greer (Sgreer@egusd.net, 916-793-2823, x67223) for more information.