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This bill appropriates a total of $9,200,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education (ISBE) to support two specific mentoring programs for educators. Specifically, $1,200,000 is allocated for new principal mentoring, which aims to support and develop recently hired school principals in their early years of leadership. An additional $8,000,000 is designated for new educator mentoring and coaching, designed to help early-career teachers improve their professional skills and classroom effectiveness. The bill specifies that these funds may be used up to the total appropriated amount as necessary, providing some flexibility in implementation. The appropriations will become effective on July 1, 2025, giving the State Board of Education time to prepare and establish the mentoring programs. By investing in mentorship for new principals and educators, the bill seeks to improve educational quality and support professional development for those new to the education profession.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1944&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104