IL HR0135

Illinois House Resolution declaring that meaningful education reform requires structural changes including increased paid teacher preparation and collaboration time, improved staffing models, and recognition/incentive systems for educators

Teachers currently receive approximately half an hour of prep time within contract hours, while research suggests an ideal preparation-to-teaching ratio of 1:1 to 2:1 (one to two hours of prep for each hour of instruction)

Addresses ongoing teacher and substitute teacher shortages, noting educators are often asked to forgo planning time to cover other classes, leading to uncompensated work hours and burnout

Urges school districts statewide to provide adequate paid planning time for teachers to improve student outcomes and reduce teacher attrition

Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to appropriate education stakeholders expressing support for these reforms