Illinois HB5321 establishes criteria for public educational employers to recognize graduate-level continuing education coursework for salary.
Illinois HB5321 amends the School Code to set standards for recognizing graduate-level continuing education coursework for salary advancement. Effective July 1, 2026, school districts and other public educational employers can only recognize coursework that meets specific criteria. These include being offered by a regionally accredited institution, documented on an official transcript, and resulting in a letter grade. The coursework must also be taught by an instructor with a master's degree or higher, who provides substantive instructional support and individualized feedback.
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