Bill Title: 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.

Sponsorship: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-08-27 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0560 [SB1221 Detail]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
Senate	Concurrence in Senate	2013-05-30	57	0	2	0	59	Passed	Link	View
House	Third Reading in House	2013-05-29	117	0	0	0	117	Passed	Link	View
Senate	Third Reading in Senate	2013-04-12	52	0	7	0	59	Passed	Link	View