IL SB1221 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-1)
Status: Passed on August 27 2013 - 100% progression
Action: 2013-08-27 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0560
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the School Code. Establishes the State Seal of Biliteracy program to recognize public high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. Provides that the State Seal of Biliteracy shall be awarded by the State Board of Education beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. Provides that school district participation in this program is voluntary. Sets forth the purposes of the State Seal of Biliteracy. Sets forth requirements for the State Board of Education and participating school districts. Provides that no fee shall be charged to a pupil. Effective July 1, 2013.

Tracking Information

Register now for our free OneVote public service or GAITS Pro trial account and you can begin tracking this and other legislation, all driven by the real-time data of the LegiScan API. Providing tools allowing you to research pending legislation, stay informed with email alerts, content feeds, and share dynamic reports. Use our new PolitiCorps to join with friends and collegaues to monitor & discuss bills through the process.

Monitor Legislation or view this same bill number from multiple sessions or take advantage of our national legislative search.

Title

SCH CD-STATE SEAL BILITERACY

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2013-05-30 - Senate - Concurrence in Senate (Y: 57 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-05-29 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 117 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-04-12 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 52 N: 0 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2013-08-27SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0560
2013-08-27SenateEffective Date August 27, 2013
2013-08-27SenateGovernor Approved
2013-06-28SenateSent to the Governor
2013-05-30SenatePassed Both Houses
2013-05-30SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
2013-05-30SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 009-000-000
2013-05-29SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Education
2013-05-29SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
2013-05-29SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
2013-05-29SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 30, 2013
2013-05-29SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
2013-05-29HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 117-000-000
2013-05-29HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Drury
2013-05-29HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios
2013-05-29HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
2013-05-28HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
2013-05-24HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2013
2013-05-23HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2013-05-23HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
2013-05-15HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2013-05-15HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 012-001-000
2013-05-15HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote
2013-05-10HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2013
2013-05-09HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
2013-05-08HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2013-05-08HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Cynthia Soto
2013-04-24HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
2013-04-17HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
2013-04-16HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner
2013-04-16HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Cynthia Soto
2013-04-15HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2013-04-15HouseFirst Reading
2013-04-15HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner
2013-04-12HouseArrived in House
2013-04-12SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-000
2013-03-21SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 10, 2013
2013-03-21SenateSecond Reading
2013-03-12SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
2013-03-12SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 13, 2013
2013-03-12SenateDo Pass Education; 012-000-000
2013-03-05SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Frerichs
2013-03-05SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
2013-03-05SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans
2013-03-05SenatePostponed - Education
2013-02-27SenatePostponed - Education
2013-02-07SenateAssigned to Education
2013-01-30SenateReferred to Assignments
2013-01-30SenateFirst Reading
2013-01-30SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
10552-3.157New CodeSee Bill Text

Illinois State Sources


LegiScan Search

View Top 50 Searches

Select area of search.
Find an exact bill number.
Search bill text and data. [help]
Reset

LegiScan Trends

View Top 50 National

CA AB2266 Electricity: load-serving entities.
CA AB2111 Electricity: transmission planning and transmission facilities.
CA AB2001 Criminal procedure: state summary criminal history information.
CA SB813 Independent verification organizations.
US HB10238 Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act of 2026
CA AB2339 Firearms: prohibited persons.
CA AB2594 Voluntary employees’ beneficiary association pilot program.
CA AB1743 Firearms.
CA AB1886 Wards: probation.
CA AB1787 Electrical corporations: rates: smart meter infrastructure: dynamic rate...
feedback