HB1375

Illinois HB1375 establishes a student teaching stipend program to support student teachers and cooperating teachers, providing stipends and training.

Illinois HB1375 creates a student teaching stipend program to alleviate the financial burden on student teachers and cooperating teachers. The bill defines "eligible student" and "student teaching," and requires educator preparation programs to notify the Board of Higher Education of eligible students and cooperating teachers. The Board disburses funds to the State Board of Education, which then distributes stipends to eligible cooperating teachers. The bill mandates that cooperating teachers complete specific training and allows them to receive professional development hours.