Bill > S0898

This bill establishes the State Seal of Biliteracy Program to recognize high school graduates who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in one or more world languages, meaning languages other than English spoken internationally. It also revises eligibility for the Florida Academic Scholars award, a scholarship for high-achieving students, to include those who have earned an Advanced Placement Capstone diploma, which is a program of study from the College Board. Furthermore, the bill mandates a specific calculation for additional funding for school districts based on students earning an Advanced Placement Capstone diploma, recognizing the value of this rigorous academic achievement. Finally, it directs the correction of terminology throughout Florida Statutes, changing "foreign language" to "world language" to align with the new program and modern understanding.