105 ILCS 5/14D-15: Biliteracy recognition.

By July 1, 2027, the State Board of Education shall establish recognition pathways for biliteracy at various levels before high school. School districts may choose to participate in the pathways to biliteracy program. The pathways recognition shall include:

(1) a recognition pathway for biliteracy for prekindergarten or kindergarten students;

(2) a recognition pathway for biliteracy for 5th grade students; and

(3) a recognition pathway for biliteracy for 8th grade students.

The State Board of Education may adopt rules to implement the requirements of this Section.