HB4423

SCH CD-LICENSE ENDORSEMENT

Introduced·1/14/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4423 amends the School Code to establish various endorsements on Professional Educator Licenses for different roles.

HB4423 amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code to create endorsements for various roles within Illinois schools. These include principal, superintendent, chief school business official, and special education endorsements. The bill also introduces a teacher leader endorsement for those interested in leadership roles but not as principals. Each endorsement has specific qualifications, such as master's degrees, experience, and passing state tests.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 19

2:00 PM

House Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 17

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 10

House

Second Reading - Short Debate