Sec. 3. (a) The state certificate of biliteracy is created to:

(1) encourage students to study languages;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 20-30-14.5-3

  • certificate: refers to the state certificate of biliteracy created under section 3 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 20-30-14.5-2
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • foreign language: refers to any language other than English, including:

    Indiana Code 20-30-14.5-1

(2) certify the attainment of biliteracy;

(3) provide employers with a method of identifying individuals with language and biliteracy skills;

(4) provide postsecondary educational institutions with an additional method to recognize applicants for admission;

(5) prepare students with twenty-first century skills;

(6) recognize the value of foreign language and native language instruction in public schools; and

(7) strengthen intergroup relationships, affirm the value of diversity, and honor the multiple cultures and languages of a community.

     (b) The receipt of the certificate demonstrates the attainment of a high level of proficiency by a graduate of a public or a state accredited nonpublic high school, sufficient for meaningful use in college and a career, in one (1) or more languages in addition to English.

     (c) A school corporation, a charter school, or a state accredited nonpublic high school is not required to participate in the certificate program.

As added by P.L.226-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.63.

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