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IL HB4423

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Chung

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois School Code to create a new special education endorsement category for "Deaf-Hard of Hearing with Sign Proficiency" on Professional Educator Licenses
  • Adds this endorsement to the existing list of special education endorsement areas, which includes Learning Behavior Specialist, Speech Language Pathologist, Blind or Visually Impaired, and Deaf-Hard of Hearing (without sign proficiency requirement)
  • The State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, will establish requirements for obtaining this endorsement through administrative rules
  • Introduced by Representative Sharon Chung in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026 session)

Legislative Description

SCH CD-LICENSE ENDORSEMENT

Last Action

Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School3/12/2026
Rules1/14/2026

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