HB5397

SCH-SALARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5397 establishes a salary incentive program for licensed teachers in special education and hard-to-staff locations.

HB5397 amends the School Code to create the shortage differential salary incentive program within the State Board of Education. This program aims to support licensed teachers in special education and hard-to-staff locations by providing annual grants based on specific criteria. Teachers in hard-to-staff locations can receive grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on the number of criteria their location meets.

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Rules Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Feb 10

House

First Reading

Feb 10

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Feb 6

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech