SB2992

SCH CD-LICENS-PARAPROFESSIONAL

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB2992 amends educator licensure to create new types of licenses and endorsements, including paraprofessional, substitute teaching, and.

Illinois SB2992 amends the School Code to introduce new types of educator licenses and endorsements. It allows for the issuance of a paraprofessional educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations, valid for five years and renewable. The bill also creates a Substitute Teaching License for qualified applicants to substitute teach in public schools from prekindergarten through grade 12. Additionally, it introduces a career and technical educator endorsement, valid for five years and renewable, for individuals with relevant work experience.

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Assignments Committee
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History

Jun 1

Senate

Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

Mar 13

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Feb 10

Senate

Assigned to Education