Senate Sponsors: CRONIN. Short description: SCH CD-ALT TEACHER CERT COURSE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code. Requires that the Alternative Route to Teacher Certification program course of study portion that includes the content and skills contained in a university's current courses for State certification be a compressed and accelerated review of and instruction in the content and skills contained in those courses. Requires that the course of study not exceed 3 calendar months in duration or, if offered at night, not exceed one semester in duration. Requires an Illinois public university that has an approved teacher preparation program to offer the Alternative Route to Teacher Certification program course of study. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status