# COMAR Title 13A — State Board of Education

## Subtitle 03 — General Instructional Programs

### Chapter 07 — Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program

#### Regulation .01 Purpose and Scope.

*COMAR 13A.03.07.01*

Recognizing that high school graduates who can function in two or more languages are equipped with the knowledge and skills to participate successfully in college, careers, and a diverse 21st century society, the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program is established to recognize and reward excellence in language learning as measured by rigorous proficiency assessments across a range of language skills.