HB5216

SCH CD-TEACHING EXCELLENCE

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5216 provides financial incentives and stipends for National Board certified teachers and educators in rural or remote areas, diverse.

HB5216 amends the Illinois Teaching Excellence Program to offer financial incentives and stipends for educators. It provides an annual stipend of $4,000 for up to five years to National Board certified teachers employed in public schools. The bill also offers a one-time incentive of $3,000 for teachers in Tier 1 or Tier 2 rural or remote school districts, with priority for Tier 1.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education 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 14

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee