Illinois HB1235 mandates school districts with 3,000 or more students to interview a minimum percentage of minority candidates for teaching.

HB1235 requires school districts with a student population of 3,000 or more to interview a minimum percentage of minority candidates for teaching positions, with the percentage calculated by subtracting 10% from the percentage of minority students enrolled. This requirement does not apply to English as a Second Language programs. If a district fails to meet this requirement for two consecutive years, it must establish a program to assist minority employees in obtaining a Professional Educator License.

Illinois HB1235 mandates school districts with 3,000 or more students to interview a minimum percentage of minority candidates for teaching.

HB1235 requires school districts with a student population of 3,000 or more to interview a minimum percentage of minority candidates for teaching positions, with the percentage calculated by subtracting 10% from the percentage of minority students enrolled. This requirement does not apply to English as a Second Language programs. If a district fails to meet this requirement for two consecutive years, it must establish a program to assist minority employees in obtaining a Professional Educator License.