S.J.Res.0002

SCHOOL CASELOAD REVIEW

Complete·5/31/25
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Illinois SJR0002 directs the Professional Review Panel and the Illinois State Board of Education to analyze the effects of implementing a maximum.

Illinois SJR0002 addresses the issue of high caseloads for special education resource teachers, which are impacting the quality of special education services and contributing to the teacher shortage in Illinois. The bill directs the Professional Review Panel and the Illinois State Board of Education to conduct an analysis and financial modeling to evaluate the effects of implementing a maximum caseload of 28 students for special education resource teachers, as recommended by the Illinois Education Association.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Motion To Adopt in Senate

47 Yea

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1 Nay

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11 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee Hearing

May 13, 2025

2:00 PM

Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee Hearing

History

May 31, 2025

House

Resolution Adopted

May 31, 2025

Senate

Adopted Both Houses

May 22, 2025

House

Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik