(105 ILCS 5/34-18.2) (from Ch. 122, par. 34-18.2)

Sec. 34-18.2. Bilingual programs. The Board of Education may provide programs in a language other than English for those children whose first language is other than English. Such programs are subject to the approval of the State Board of Education pursuant to Article 14C of The School Code. Upon approval of the program the Board shall be entitled to payment from the State of Illinois for the services and materials required.

(Source: P.A. 81-1508.)