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Its purpose is to ensure the district recognizes their voices and acts to meet their needs. This committee’s role is advisory; it focuses on helping bilingual parents and community members better understand how bilingual programming works so they may advocate for the academic needs of their students. Additionally, it offers a detailed overview of the bilingual programs available, provides access to important resources, and encourages continued involvement in the school district. Through such efforts, a BPAC can strengthen a community’s investment in the outcomes related to EL students in TBE program(s) .  \n105 ILCS 5/14C-10; Ill. Admin. Code title 23, 228.30 (c)(4)  \nCommon FAQ:  \n1. What are school district responsibilities regarding a BPAC?  \n• Ensure the establishment of a BPAC.  \n• Provide annual training needed to develop the BPAC in the language that the parent members understand. Itshall encompass, but need not be limited to:  \no Information on the basic requirements of the BPAC.  \no Information related to instructional approaches and methods in bilingual education.  \no Provisions of state and federal law related to students' participation and parents' rights.  \no Accountability measures relevant to students in bilingual programs.  \n• Ensure the BPAC is meeting at least four times a year.  \n• Provide the BPAC with the Bilingual Service Plan; the EL portions of the Evidence-Based Spending Plan; and other documents, such as Consolidated District Plan or Title III applications, that are requested for review.  \n• Provide a space and materials for the BPAC to meet.  \n• Provide technical support, as needed, for the BPAC to conduct meetings.  \n• Ensure meeting minutes are filed properly and documentation is available, as needed.  \n• Provide interpreters and translators for each meeting to ensure meaningful access for parents/guardians who do not speak English.  \nIt is recommended that a district representative attends each BPAC meeting.  \n2. When is a district required to have a BPAC?  \nIt is mandated that a school district establish a BPAC when:  \n• One (or more) attendance center has 20 or more EL students who share the same home language in any grades from K-12.  \n• One (or more) attendance center has 20 or more EL students who share the same home language in pre-k. The 20 or more number includes students whose parents/guardians have refused services.  \nOnce a BPAC is established, it is recommended that a district maintain the BPAC even if its numbers fluctuate below the mandated 20 to ensure consistency and continuity in bilingual programming. Districts with fewer than 20 EL students in an attendance center who share the same home language may choose to initially establish a BPAC, but it isnot required.  \n3. What are the responsibilities of a BPAC?  \nOnce established, a BPAC is tasked with the following:  \n• Operate autonomously--including the election of officers and establishment of documented internal rules and procedures.  \n• Receive training from the district to make informed decisions.  \n• Meet at least four times per year.  \n• Record minutes of all meetings, which shall remain on file with the school district.  \n• Review the district's program applications for each school year (Bilingual Service Plan and the EL portions of the Evidence-Based Spending Plan) .  \n• Collaborate with school district leadership regarding bilingual programs.  \n• Provide recommendations for bilingual programs.  \n• Participate in the planning, operation, and evaluation of the EL program within the district.  \n4. 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