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Minnesota Bilingual and Multilingual Seals Report

Cover of the Minnesota Bilingual Seals Program report on multilingual education
November 2024

The Minnesota Bilingual and World Language Proficiency Certificate Report, published by the Minnesota Department of Education, outlines the history, implementation, and outcomes of the Minnesota Bilingual Seals Program. Established under the Learning English for Academic Proficiency and Success (LEAPS) Act in 2014, the program recognizes students’ proficiency in languages other than English through seals and certificates. It includes data on awardees, challenges, and opportunities, emphasizing equitable access to multilingual education and the value of linguistic diversity in K-12 education.

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