IL HB3442

Establishes a teacher pipeline program administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission in cooperation with the State Board of Education to recruit public high school students, with special focus on minority students and students of color, to pursue teaching careers in their school district.

Provides grant assistance covering tuition and fees for up to 4 semesters at a public community college and up to 4 semesters at a public university for program participants who meet eligibility requirements.

Requires program participants to attend community college full-time for 2 years with continuous enrollment, earn an associate degree, then immediately attend a public university full-time for 2 years while enrolled in an educator preparation program, and obtain a Professional Educator License and teaching position in their home school district.

Designates State Board of Education teacher recruiters to inform high school students about teaching careers, assist with college applications, advise on course selection and financial aid, and provide mentoring services.

Creates the Teacher Pipeline Fund as a special state treasury fund consisting of appropriations and donations, used to support grant assistance; recipients who fail to obtain a teaching license or position must repay all grant assistance unless they demonstrate good faith effort.