IL SB1520

Lowers the educational requirement for Substitute Teaching Licenses from a bachelor's degree to an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.

Allows applicants to qualify for a Substitute Teaching License by being enrolled in an approved educator preparation program in Illinois with at least 90 credit hours earned instead of holding a degree.

Makes the same credential changes to Short-Term Substitute Teaching Licenses (valid until June 30, 2023), reducing the requirement from an associate degree to having completed at least 60 credit hours from a regionally accredited institution.

Takes effect July 1, 2023.