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IL SB0808
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits candidates from being required to submit teacher performance assessment materials by video submission
- Establishes a paraprofessional competency test allowing applicants to obtain a paraprofessional educator endorsement by passing the test and meeting other specified requirements, without completing higher education requirements
- Requires all educator license applicants to pass content area knowledge tests for each endorsement area with no exceptions, and prohibits candidates from student teaching or serving as teacher of record until passing applicable content tests
- Mandates teacher performance assessment for candidates completing teacher preparation programs beginning September 1, 2015, with refunds available for teachers employed in Tier 1 school districts for a minimum of one school year
- Establishes requirements for content area tests to be administered at least 3 times annually, designed to be racially neutral, with passing scores set by the State Board of Education in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board
Legislative Description
STUDENT TEACHER CANDIDATE
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0301
8/6/2021
Committee Referrals
Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School5/4/2021
Rules4/23/2021
Executive3/17/2021
Assignments2/25/2021
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