All Roll Calls
Yes: 147 • No: 50
IllinoisHB3026104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
SCH CD-DUAL LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Sponsored By: Abdelnasser Rashid (Democratic)
Became Law
elementary & secondary education: administration, licensing & charter schoolsassignmentseducation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Early biliteracy awards before high school
By July 1, 2027, the State Board creates optional recognition pathways for biliteracy before high school. Pathways include awards for prekindergarten or kindergarten, 5th grade, and 8th grade. Districts choose whether to join. The law recognizes early progress in two languages but does not include funding.
State plan to grow dual language and teachers
The Illinois State Board of Education must issue statewide guidance for districts on starting and growing dual language programs by December 15, 2026. The guidance covers program design, curriculum and teaching, testing and accountability, staff quality and training, family and community engagement, and supports and resources. By July 1, 2029, the Board also adds dual language goals to its Equity Journey plan, including recruiting, training, and keeping bilingual teachers. The law sets standards and priorities but does not provide new funding.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Abdelnasser Rashid
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Christopher Belt
Democratic • Senate
Graciela Guzmán
Democratic • Senate
Hoan Huynh
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 43 • No: 12
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Do Pass Education;
Yes: 12 • No: 1
House vote • 4/8/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 77 • No: 35
House vote • 4/7/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools;
Yes: 6 • No: 2
House vote • 3/19/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0266
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/20/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/22/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 043-012-000
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
5/1/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025
5/1/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/1/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
4/30/2025SenateDo Pass Education; 012-001-000
4/30/2025SenateAssigned to Education
4/23/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/9/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/9/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
4/9/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/9/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/9/2025SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
4/8/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-035-000
4/8/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/8/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
4/8/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 006-002-000
4/7/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
3/25/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced