SB3331

SCH CD-EDUCATOR PREP PROG INST

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB3331 amends educator preparation program rules, allowing accredited institutions to partner with community colleges.

Illinois SB3331 amends the School Code to allow institutions of higher education approved to offer educator preparation programs to pursue accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Institutions that receive and retain CAEP accreditation may forgo the State reauthorization process. The State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, shall adopt rules for the reauthorization of a CAEP-accredited institution of higher education.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 3

2:30 PM

Senate Education Committee Hearing

History

May 15

Senate

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

May 13

Senate

Second Reading

May 13

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2026