The Alabama Seal of Biliteracy is awarded by the Alabama State Department of Education in recognition of graduating students who have demonstrated an intermediate level of proficiency in English and at least one other world language, including American Sign Language.

On April 1, 2022, the State of Alabama signed into law Alabama Act #2022-200, which recognizes graduates who have demonstrated an indicated level of proficiency in English and at least one other world language, including American Sign Language. This designation on a student’s high school diploma also provides employers and universities with a method of identifying bilingual candidates, students with 21st-century skills, and those who prioritize the study of other languages and cultures. Moreover, the Alabama Seal of Biliteracy emphasizes the importance of both bilingualism, which facilitates improved communication and boosts the local economy and cultural understanding that promotes social acceptance.