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IL HB5532
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Miller
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AI Summary
- Restores provisions of the Illinois School Code related to new teacher and principal mentoring programs to their form before amendments made by Public Act 102-521 (enacted August 2021)
- Modifies the new principal mentoring program by removing the competitive grant structure through approved entities and restoring requirements for mentors to complete training by State Board-approved providers
- Changes mentor-principal pairing criteria from "accessibility" to "geographical proximity" and restores specific professional growth areas including data analysis, professional learning communities, and classroom observation practices
- Removes provisions allowing the State Superintendent to determine mentoring hours and compensation amounts, as well as provisions for prioritizing highest-need schools when funding is insufficient
- Eliminates the definition of "eligible applicant" or "eligible entity" from the new teacher induction and mentoring program and restores the original 2003-2004 school year development timeline language
Legislative Description
SCH CD-MENTORING-PA 102-521
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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