HB5025 Summary

• Amends the School Code to expand eligibility for Short-Term Substitute Teaching Licenses to include individuals who have retired in good standing while holding a valid paraprofessional educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations.

• Adds an alternative qualification pathway for Short-Term Substitute Teaching License applicants alongside the existing requirement of an associate's degree or 60+ credit hours from a regionally accredited institution.

• Applies to the Short-Term Substitute Teaching License program that operates from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2028.

• Maintains all other requirements and limitations for Short-Term Substitute Teaching Licenses, including validity across all counties in Illinois and restrictions on individuals with suspended or revoked licenses.