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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, shall establish and maintain a Temporary Teacher Apprenticeship Program to assist qualified participants in acquiring a Professional Educator License. Provides that the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, may establish and adopt any rules necessary to implement this program, including the standards that a qualified participant must meet to receive a Professional Educator License. Sets forth the requirements to complete the program. Provides that upon completing the requirements of the program, a qualified participant is eligible for a Professional Educator License. Makes related changes. Provides that a foreign language endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to an applicant who provides satisfactory evidence that he or she meets specified requirements. Provides that the foreign language endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations is valid until June 30 immediately following 5 years of the endorsement being issued and may be renewed. Provides that an individual who holds a valid foreign language endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may teach a course on the foreign language for which the foreign language endorsement is issued. Provides that an individual who holds a valid foreign language endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations but does not hold a bachelor's degree may substitute teach in foreign language classrooms. Effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new Temporary Teacher Apprenticeship Program to help individuals without traditional teaching credentials become licensed educators. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, the program will allow qualified participants who have at least an associate's degree or 60 college credits and a 3.0 GPA to become licensed teachers through a two-year apprenticeship model. During the program, participants will work closely with a mentor teacher (who must have at least 7 years of classroom experience and excellent evaluations) to develop teaching skills, assist with curriculum development, and learn classroom management. To complete the program, participants must earn a bachelor's degree within three years and spend two full school years working one-on-one with their mentor teacher. Upon completion, participants can receive a Professional Educator License without having to pass a traditional teacher performance assessment. The bill also includes provisions for mentor teachers to receive bonus pay and allows school districts to apply for state grants to support the program. Additionally, the bill creates a new foreign language endorsement option for educators, allowing individuals with language proficiency to teach foreign language courses even without a bachelor's degree. The program aims to address teacher shortages by providing an alternative pathway to teacher licensure.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 01/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1211&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1211.htm |
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