IL HB3330

Non-instructional school employees (such as bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, and paraprofessionals) would become eligible for unemployment benefits during breaks between academic years or terms, starting June 1, 2025

Removes the current restriction that denies unemployment benefits to non-academic staff of educational institutions and educational service agencies during summer breaks and holiday recesses

Instructional, research, and principal administrative staff at educational institutions remain ineligible for unemployment benefits between academic terms if they have reasonable assurance of returning

Extends a policy that was temporarily in effect during the COVID-19 pandemic (March 15, 2020 through September 4, 2021) on a permanent basis going forward

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law