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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/21/2026
04/21/2026
Crossed Over
04/17/2026
04/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Provides that a National Board certification-early childhood generalist endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to an applicant who holds a valid Early Childhood Generalist certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Provides that the endorsement holder is deemed qualified and authorized to provide instruction in early childhood education programs and is deemed to meet or exceed all early childhood instructional competency requirements established by the State Board for pre-kindergarten instruction.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to allow individuals holding a valid Early Childhood Generalist certificate from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards to receive a National Board certification-early childhood generalist endorsement on their Educator License with Stipulations, which is a type of teaching license that may have certain limitations or not require a full educator preparation program. This endorsement will qualify the holder to teach in pre-kindergarten programs, including programs like Preschool For All and Head Start, and will be considered to meet or exceed all early childhood instructional competency requirements for pre-kindergarten instruction set by the State Board of Education. The bill also specifies that this endorsement will be valid until June 30, 2029, and requires the State Board of Education to report on the impact of these changes to the General Assembly by January 1, 2029.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Mary Edly-Allen (D)*,
Lilian Jiménez (D)*,
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Katie Stuart (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Last Action
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa (on 04/22/2026)
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