SCHOOLS-READING AND LITERACY Senate SponsorsSen. Kimberly A. Lightford and Willie Preston-Christopher Belt 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die New Act105 ILCS 5/2-3.51from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.51105 ILCS 5/21B-20105 ILCS 5/21B-30105 ILCS 5/21B-35Creates the Literary and Justice for All Act. Provides that the State Board of Education shall adopt and make available to school districts a rubric by which districts may evaluate curricula and select and implement evidence-based, culturally inclusive core reading instruction programs, a template to develop literacy plans, and guidance on evidence-based practices. Requires the State Board to develop training opportunities in teaching reading and a comprehensive literacy plan for this State. Amends the School Code. Makes changes concerning the Reading Improvement Block Grant Program, the requirements to receive a Professional Educator License, taking a test in reading foundations for certain licensure, and the requirements for educators trained in other states or countries. Effective immediately. 2/10/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 2/10/2023SenateFirst Reading 2/10/2023SenateReferred to Assignments 2/28/2023SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Education 3/8/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston 3/9/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt 3/10/2023SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die