IL HB4246

Reduces the penalty fee for reinstating a lapsed Professional Educator License from $500 to $50, payable to the State Board of Education.

Clarifies that retired teachers, even if returning to work requiring educator licensure, are not required to pay registration fees.

Modifies the process for retired educators to maintain license status by requiring the license status to be updated in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) rather than requiring individual notification to the State Board.

Allows retired educators' licenses to remain valid in retired status indefinitely without lapsing or requiring professional development activities.