HB1571eng 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HB1571 Engrossed LRB097 08692 NHT 48821 b

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 Sections 10-20.53 and 34-18.45 as follows:

(105 ILCS 5/10-20.53 new)

Sec. 10-20.53. Minimum reading instruction. Each school board shall promote 60 minutes of minimum reading opportunities daily for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade whose reading level is one grade level or lower than his or her current grade level according to current learning standards and the school district.

(105 ILCS 5/34-18.45 new)

Sec. 34-18.45. Minimum reading instruction. The board shall promote 60 minutes of minimum reading opportunities daily for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade whose reading level is one grade level or lower than his or her current grade level according to current learning standards and the school district.

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