Senate Enrolled Act 47 created a Wyoming Seal of Biliteracy. The Wyoming Seal of Biliteracy (WY-SoBL) is an award given by the Wyoming Department of Education in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in English and one or more additional languages by high school graduation. World language as used in the law means any language other than English and includes American Sign Language, also known as ASL, classical languages, and Indigenous languages.
The WY-SoBL encourages students to pursue biliteracy, honors the skills our students attain, and can be evidence of skills that are attractive to future employers and college admissions offices.
A student must be a candidate for graduation before being considered to receive the State Seal of Biliteracy. In addition to completion of graduation requirements, a student must demonstrate proficiency in one of the approved English assessments and one or more of the approved world language assessments. With the approved assessments, students will demonstrate their proficiency in the four areas of communication: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.
The WY SoBL annual reports provide comprehensive information on the number of awards, languages represented, and trends in bilingual education across participating districts. These reports serve as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and communities committed to promoting multilingualism and cultural diversity.
For more information on approved courses and assessments, contact your local school district.
