IL SB3980

Establishes minimum hourly wages for school district educational support employees: $20/hour for 2022-2023, $21/hour for 2023-2024, and $22/hour for 2024-2025 school years

Requires annual increases after 2024-2025 tied to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the U.S. Department of Labor

Defines covered employees as those providing educational support services, including custodial workers, transportation employees, food service providers, classroom assistants, administrative staff, and paraprofessional educators

Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code by adding Section 24-8.2

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law; State Mandates Act may require reimbursement to school districts