HB1215 Summary

• Defines "former or active first responder" as persons who currently serve or formerly served as law enforcement officers, firefighters, or emergency medical services personnel.

• Defines "military personnel" as current members or retired and honorably discharged members of the U.S. Armed Services, Reserve Forces, or Illinois National Guard.

• Requires refunds for all costs associated with content area knowledge tests for eligible first responders and military personnel, subject to appropriation.

• Requires refunds for all costs associated with teacher performance assessments for eligible first responders and military personnel, subject to appropriation.

• Eliminates application fees for first responders and military personnel under educator licensure provisions.