IL HB5050

Requires completion of at least one foundational course on English learners as a new prerequisite for obtaining a Professional Educator License in Illinois

The required English learner course must cover language acquisition, English learner pedagogy, inclusive classroom practices, and student belonging

Effective date is January 1, 2028, giving educator preparation programs time to incorporate the new requirement

Exempts those seeking school support personnel endorsements or chief school business official endorsements from this new coursework requirement

Amends Section 21B-20 of the School Code, adding this as the fifth required element alongside existing requirements for exceptional child coursework and reading methods coursework