SCH CD-ENGLISH LEARNERS-CIVICS
Summary
Amends the Transitional Bilingual Education Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, a program in transitional bilingual education shall include a unit of instruction that teaches English learners about American civics and culture. Provides that the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Advisory Council on Bilingual Education, shall establish and publish learning standards for a school district to utilize for this unit of instruction. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2024
Last action Feb 9, 2024
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Committee
1
Feb 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tom Bennett
RRepublican
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