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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. Provides that in fixing the salaries of employees, a school board or the governing board of a joint agreement shall pay to employees an hourly rate of not less than (i) $20 for the 2026-2027 school year, (ii) $21 for the 2027-2028 school year, and (iii) $22 for the 2028-2029 school year. Provides that the minimum hourly rate for each school year thereafter shall equal the minimum salary rate for the previous school year increased by a percentage equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for all items published by the United States Department of Labor for the previous school year. Provides that "employee" means any employee of a school district or joint agreement who provides educational support services to the district or joint agreement, including, but not limited to, custodial employees, transportation employees, food service providers, classroom assistants, administrative staff, or paraprofessional educators. Provides that an employee's salary shall include any amount paid by the school district or joint agreement on behalf of the employee, as employee contributions, to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois School Code to establish a minimum hourly wage for educational support employees in school districts and joint agreements. Specifically, the bill requires school boards to pay employees at least $20 per hour in the 2026-2027 school year, increasing to $21 in 2027-2028 and $22 in 2028-2029. After 2029, the minimum hourly rate will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. The term "employee" is broadly defined to include various support staff such as custodial workers, transportation employees, food service providers, classroom assistants, administrative staff, and paraprofessional educators. The bill also clarifies that an employee's total salary includes contributions made to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund on their behalf. This legislation aims to ensure a baseline living wage for essential school support personnel who play crucial roles in maintaining and supporting educational environments but often earn lower wages compared to other educational professionals.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2762&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2762.htm |
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