HB1268 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2013 and 2014
HB1268

Introduced , by Rep. Mike Fortner

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

105 ILCS 5/14C-13.5 new

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.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning education.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Section 14C-13.5 as follows:

(105 ILCS 5/14C-13.5 new)

Sec. 14C-13.5. Required training; English Language Learner courses. 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. The training may be in place of any State Board of Education-related rule regarding required contact hours for such teachers.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.