SCH CD-BILINGUAL ED-ALT PROG House SponsorsRep. Mike Fortner-Roger L. Eddy-Randy Ramey, Jr.-Sandra M. Pihos 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/14C-1from Ch. 122, par. 14C-1105 ILCS 5/14C-2from Ch. 122, par. 14C-2 Amends the Transitional Bilingual Education Article of the School Code. Adds as a purpose of the Article the establishment of approved alternative programs in public schools. Provides that an approved alternative program means a full-time program of instruction (1) in all of those courses or subjects that a child is required by law to receive and that are required by the child's school district, given in either the native language of those children of limited English-speaking ability who are enrolled in the program or in English; and (2) that consists of both a structured English immersion program and a program of 2-way bilingual education, or a part-time program of instruction based on the educational needs of those children of limited English-speaking ability who do not need a full-time program of instruction.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that "approved alternative program" means a full-time program of instruction that consists of a sheltered English instruction program or a program of 2-way bilingual education (instead of that consists of both a structured English immersion program and a program of 2-way bilingual education). Defines a sheltered English instruction program instead of a structured English immersion program. 2/10/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Fortner 2/10/2010HouseFirst Reading 2/10/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/16/2010HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 2/18/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy 2/18/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr. 2/19/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos 3/10/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/10/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote 3/10/2010HouseMotion Do Pass as Amended - Lost Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 007-007-003 3/10/2010HouseRemains in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die