New York State boasts a rich linguistic and cultural heritage, with students speaking over 200 languages. Understanding the importance of multilingualism and multiliteracy, the New York State Legislature established the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) in 2012, with the first set of graduates earning the NYSSB in the 2015-2016 academic year. The NYSSB is an award given by a high school that formally recognizes students who have attained a high level of proficiency in two or more world languages (one of which must be English) by high school graduation. The NYSSB is awarded by the Commissioner to students who meet the criteria established by the NYS Board of Regents and who attend schools that voluntarily agree to participate in the program. The NYSSB is affixed to the student's high school diploma and transcript and must be made available to students at no cost. This Annual Report on the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, summarizes facts and figures, such as the number of students who have earned the Seal, and the number of schools that have offered it. The data is disaggregated in several meaningful ways, including by year, by region, by gender, and by race and ethnicity, which can provide valuable information for districts and schools to recruit and support students in their pursuit of the Seal. The reports also identify future goals for growth areas, strategies to achieve these goals, and provide information regarding how the NYSSB compares to other such programs throughout the country. [This report was prepared by the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages within the P-12 Education program office of the New York State Education Department.]