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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
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. 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 limitations or not require a full educator preparation program. This endorsement will qualify the holder to teach in early childhood education programs, including pre-kindergarten, and will be considered to meet or exceed all state requirements for pre-kindergarten instruction.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools (on 03/04/2026)
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