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IL SB1352

Bill

Status

Passed

8/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Lightford

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Origin

Senate

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends teacher resignation procedures in the School Code to clarify that teachers holding teaching assignments may resign with board concurrence at any time

  • Requires teachers resigning outside the school term to submit written notice to the board secretary at least 30 calendar days before the first student attendance day of the following school year, or the resignation is deemed to occur during the school term

  • Prohibits teachers from resigning during the school term without board concurrence to accept another teaching assignment

  • Establishes process for school districts to refer alleged violations to the State Superintendent, requiring submission within 10 business days of board denial with specified documentation

  • Authorizes the State Superintendent to conduct an informal evidentiary hearing within 90 days and issue a written determination within 14 days; violations result in one-year license suspension, though lesser sanctions may be agreed to by the teacher

Legislative Description

SCH CD-TEACHER RESIGNATION

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0549

8/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/18/2023
Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School5/3/2023
Rules5/2/2023
Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School5/2/2023
Rules5/2/2023
Education3/28/2023
Assignments3/28/2023
Education2/14/2023
Assignments2/6/2023

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