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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Allows the State Superintendent of Education to issue a short-term approval for a paraprofessional educator to an individual who does not meet the requirements necessary for issuance of an Educator License with Stipulations with a paraprofessional educator endorsement. Provides that the short-term approval authorizes an individual to serve as a paraprofessional educator in a school district, including a charter school, or a State-operated program, with the short-term approval expiring on June 30 immediately following the third full fiscal year after the approval was issued without renewal. Provides that upon expiration of the short-term approval, the State Superintendent of Education shall issue an Educator License with Stipulations with a paraprofessional educator endorsement to the individual if the individual meets specified requirements.
AI Summary
This bill allows the State Superintendent of Education to issue a temporary approval for individuals to work as paraprofessional educators, who are support staff in schools, even if they don't fully meet the requirements for a standard paraprofessional educator license. This temporary approval, called a "short-term approval," will be valid for up to three full fiscal years after it's issued and cannot be renewed. During this time, the individual can work as a paraprofessional in public schools, including charter schools, or state-operated programs. Upon the expiration of this short-term approval, the State Superintendent will grant a full Educator License with Stipulations with a paraprofessional educator endorsement if the individual meets certain conditions, such as applying for the license, having worked as a paraprofessional for the duration of the short-term approval with satisfactory performance evaluations, and completing specific professional development.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools (on 03/04/2026)
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