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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. In a provision regarding endorsements on Professional Educator Licenses, provides for a special education endorsement in the area of deaf-hard of hearing with sign proficiency.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code, specifically the section concerning endorsements on Professional Educator Licenses, by adding a new specialization within the special education endorsement category. Previously, special education endorsements included areas like Learning Behavior Specialist I and II, Speech Language Pathologist, Blind or Visually Impaired, and Deaf-Hard of Hearing. This bill introduces a new endorsement for "Deaf-Hard of Hearing with Sign Proficiency," which will be added to the list of recognized special education areas, alongside existing ones like Early Childhood Special Education and Director of Special Education, allowing educators to be specifically recognized for their skills in sign language for students with hearing impairments.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education Committee Hearing (14:30:00 3/3/2026 Room 212) (on 03/03/2026)
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