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IL HB5321
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Katie Stuart
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AI Summary
- Establishes new requirements for graduate-level continuing education coursework used for teacher salary advancement or lane changes in Illinois public schools, effective July 1, 2026
- Requires qualifying coursework to be degree-eligible credit from a regionally accredited institution, documented on an official transcript with a letter grade (pass/fail or completion-only courses are excluded)
- Mandates that courses have an instructor of record holding at least a master's degree who provides substantive instructional support, evaluates work, and gives individualized written feedback
- Preserves collective bargaining rights to negotiate salary schedules, provided any recognized continuing education coursework meets the new standards
- Authorizes the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Board of Higher Education, to adopt rules for documentation, transcript verification, accreditation standards, and compliance monitoring
Legislative Description
SCH CD-TEACHER SALARY-CONT ED
Last Action
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School3/4/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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