SCH CD-BIL ED-ENG LANG LEARNER House SponsorsRep. Mike Fortner-Linda Chapa LaVia 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/14C-13.5 new Amends the Transitional Bilingual Education Article of the School Code. Provides that with regard to the implementation of the recommendations of the Advisory Council on Bilingual Education, a school district may require teachers of English Language Learner students, who are participating in English Language Learner courses not taught by English Language Learner-certified teachers, to participate in a one-day training session regarding the challenges for English Language Learner students. Provides that the training may be in place of any State Board of Education-related rule regarding required contact hours for such teachers. Effective immediately. 2/4/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Fortner 2/4/2013HouseFirst Reading 2/4/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/5/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 2/13/2013HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/22/2013HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die