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IL HB5898

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mike Fortner

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois School Code by adding Section 14C-13.5 regarding English Language Learner (ELL) instruction and teacher training requirements

  • Allows school districts to require teachers of ELL students (who are not ELL-certified) to participate in a one-day training session on challenges facing English Language Learner students

  • Permits the one-day training to satisfy State Board of Education requirements for contact hours that would otherwise apply to such teachers

  • Training implementation relates to recommendations from the Advisory Council on Bilingual Education

  • Effective upon becoming law

Legislative Description

SCH CD-BILINGUAL ED-AD COUNCIL

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2012
Elementary & Secondary Education2/27/2012
Rules2/16/2012

Full Bill Text

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