Bill Status of HB 3819   97th General Assembly

Short Description:  SCH CD-BILINGUAL ED-COUNCIL

House Sponsors
Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia-Mike Fortner

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Iris Y. Martinez-Linda Holmes)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/9/2012HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0915

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/14C-13from Ch. 122, par. 14C-13

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code in the Article concerning transitional bilingual education. Provides that by no later than January 1, 2013, the Advisory Council on Bilingual Education shall submit a report to the State Superintendent of Education, the Governor, and the General Assembly addressing certain questions concerning the modification of bilingual education programs. Sets forth definitions for "parent academies" and "cultural competency program".

House Committee Amendment No. 2
Adds reference to:
105 ILCS 5/14C-10from Ch. 122, par. 14C-10

Provides that the report must also address whether and how the bilingual parent advisory committees within school districts can be supported in order to increase the opportunities for parents to effectively express their views concerning the planning, operation, and evaluation of bilingual education programs. Further amends the Transitional Bilingual Education Article of the School Code. Provides that once established, parent advisory committees shall autonomously carry out their affairs, including the election of officers and the establishment of internal rules, guidelines, and procedures.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  9/27/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  10/5/2011HouseFirst Reading
  10/5/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/24/2012HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
  2/1/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner
  2/3/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  2/3/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  2/6/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  2/6/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  2/6/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
  2/7/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
  2/7/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote
  2/7/2012HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 019-000-000
  2/8/2012HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  2/8/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  2/21/2012HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  2/21/2012HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  2/22/2012HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 117-000-000
  2/23/2012SenateArrive in Senate
  2/23/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading February 24, 2012
  3/8/2012SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  3/8/2012SenateFirst Reading
  3/8/2012SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/11/2012SenateAssigned to Education
  4/18/2012SenateDo Pass Education; 009-000-000
  4/18/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 19, 2012
  5/2/2012SenateSecond Reading
  5/2/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 3, 2012
  5/15/2012SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  5/15/2012SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-000-000
  5/15/2012HousePassed Both Houses
  6/13/2012HouseSent to the Governor
  8/9/2012HouseGovernor Approved
  8/9/2012HouseEffective Date January 1, 2013
  8/9/2012HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0915

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