Education Laws and Regulations

Notice of Public Comment for 603 CMR 31.04, State Seal of Biliteracy (603 CMR 31.00, Certificate of Mastery and State Seal of Biliteracy)

Pursuant to its authority under M.G.L. c. 69, §§ 1B and 1Q, and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, M.G.L. c. 30A, § 3, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (Board) is soliciting public comment on proposed amendments to 603 CMR 31.04, the regulations on State Seal of Biliteracy (603 CMR 31.00, Certificate of Mastery and State Seal of Biliteracy).

The proposed amendments to 603 CMR 31.04 align with the change in state law relating to the competency determination, establish updated criteria, streamline procedures for schools and districts, and clarify terminology.

Copies of the proposed amendments are available on the Department's website at Public Comment Submission Page, or by calling 781-338-6585. Public comments may be submitted online by completing this form , or by email to mastatesealofbiliteracy@mass.gov or by mail to: Regulations Public Comment, c/o Commissioner's Office, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149. The deadline to submit public comment is Friday, December 5, 2025, at 5:00 pm. The Board is expected to vote on the proposed amendments at its regular monthly meeting in January 2026.