IL HB5216

Increases monetary assistance for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification renewal application fees from $1,000 to $2,000

Establishes a $4,000 annual stipend for up to 5 years for public school teachers holding current National Board certification, contingent on adequate funding

Raises the mentoring incentive cap from $2,250 (45 hours) to $3,000 (60 hours) for National Board certified educators providing mentoring or professional development to teachers and school counselors

Removes specific incentive programs for diverse candidates, rural/remote schools, and hard-to-staff school retention bonuses that previously existed in the Illinois Teaching Excellence Program

Allows funds to support professional development training by National Board certified teachers and instructional leadership training for implementing Illinois Learning Standards