Section 680.10  Definitions

"Communicative Competence" means the knowledge of linguistic and sociolinguistic rules of a language and the ability to use such knowledge in communication.

"Language Other Than English", "LOTE", or "Targeted Language" means any language other than English, including all modern languages, Latin, American Sign Language, Native American languages, and other native languages spoken by an individual whose first language is not English. This does not include computer coding languages.

"Program" means the State Seal of Biliteracy Program created by Section 2-3.159 of the Code.

"School Code" or "Code" means 105 ILCS 5.

"State Board" means the State Board of Education.

"State Commendation" or "Commendation" means the State Commendation toward Biliteracy created by this Part.

"State Seal" or "Seal" means the State Seal of Biliteracy created by Section 2-3.159 of the Code and this Part.

"State Superintendent" means the State Superintendent of Education.

(Source:  Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 9500, effective July 1, 2025)