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IL HB1589

IL HB1589
SCH CD-TEACHER-FOREIGN LANGUAG


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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
03/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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

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