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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that a foreign language endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to an applicant who provides satisfactory evidence that he or she meets specified requirements. Provides that the foreign language endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations is valid until June 30 immediately following 5 years of the endorsement being issued and may be renewed. Provides that an individual who holds a valid foreign language endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may teach a course on the foreign language for which the foreign language endorsement is issued. Provides that an individual who holds a valid foreign language endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations but does not hold a bachelor's degree may substitute teach in foreign language classrooms. Effective July 1, 2023.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to create a foreign language endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations. The endorsement may be issued to an applicant who demonstrates proficiency in a language other than English and the ability to communicate in English. The foreign language endorsement is valid for 5 years and can be renewed. Individuals who hold the endorsement may teach courses in the foreign language and substitute teach in foreign language classrooms, even if they do not hold a bachelor's degree. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Education Excellence
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1589&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103 | 01/30/2023 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB1589ham001.htm | 03/21/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB1589.htm | 01/30/2023 |
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