An Act expanding student access to the state seal of biliteracy

This bill amends state law to expand student access to the "state seal of biliteracy" by allowing schools to use assessments beyond the current standard. It directly affects students in Massachusetts public schools who seek to demonstrate biliteracy skills, particularly those whose language proficiency might not align with existing testing methods. The key change adds language permitting school boards to establish "other assessment or equivalent alternative" to qualify for the seal. This creates a pathway for schools to recognize diverse ways students prove biliteracy, without requiring specific state-approved tests.