Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the educator licensure article of school code in Illinois.

Highlights:

• Requires the State Board of Education, along with the State Educator Preparation and Licensing Board, to develop examinations that are required for those seeking an educator license (Sec. 5).

• Requires an applicant for an educator license to pass a content area knowledge test for each area of endorsement, containing elements for bilingualism, biliteracy, oral language development, and foundational literacy skills (Sec. 5).

• Authorizes the State Board of Education to make rules for scoring and retaking of test sections (Sec. 5).

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