IL SB1460

Removes the "poverty or low-performing school" definition and replaces it with "Tier 1" school districts as the priority category for National Board certification funding assistance.

Expands eligibility for the Illinois Teaching Excellence Program to include retired teachers and school counselors with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards designation.

Adds new incentive provisions for rural or remote school districts, including a one-time $3,000 payment for National Board certified teachers, an annual $3,200 incentive for cohort facilitators, and an annual $2,500 incentive for liaisons.

Allows qualified educators to receive up to $2,000 in assistance for National Board certification application or re-take fees, with annual $1,500 incentives for those providing at least 30 hours of mentoring or professional development.

Removes specific numeric caps (750 and 250 applicants) previously limiting the number of educators who could receive application fee assistance.