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 Bill Status of HB1268  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-BIL ED-ENG LANG LEARNER

House Sponsors
Rep. Mike Fortner - Linda Chapa LaVia

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/14C-13.5 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Transitional Bilingual Education Article of the School Code. Provides that with regard to the implementation of the recommendations of the Advisory Council on Bilingual Education, a school district may require teachers of English Language Learner students, who are participating in English Language Learner courses not taught by English Language Learner-certified teachers, to participate in a one-day training session regarding the challenges for English Language Learner students. Provides that the training may be in place of any State Board of Education-related rule regarding required contact hours for such teachers. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Fortner
  2/4/2013HouseFirst Reading
  2/4/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/5/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  2/13/2013HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
  3/22/2013HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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