The bill, as it was introduced in the House by Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D-24) on Feb. 6, "urges the General Assembly to enact legislation to amend The School Code of Illinois, requiring the Illinois State Board of Education to establish criteria, standards, and competencies to be required of qualified bilingual language interpreters for parents of limited English proficiency participating in IEP meetings," according to the General Assembly website.
The following house representatives also co-sponsored the bill: Barbara Hernandez (D-83) and Delia C. Ramirez (D-4).
The table below shows a history of actions for this bill through March 12.
Actions
Date
Chamber
Action
April 5
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
March 22
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez
March 12
House
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School
Feb. 7
House
Referred to Rules Committee
Feb. 6
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
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