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IL SB3330
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Celina Villanueva
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AI Summary
- Amends the School Code Section 24-12 regarding removal or dismissal of teachers in contractual continued service
- When a teacher wins reinstatement on appeal after a dismissal decision, the mutually selected hearing officer retains jurisdiction over back pay determinations post-reinstatement
- Allows teachers to challenge school board orders on back pay, lost benefits, interest, and costs (including attorney's fees) through an expedited arbitration procedure
- Requires school boards to bear the costs of the arbitrator in disputes over back pay and benefits calculations
- Expands compensable items in reinstatement cases to explicitly include interest and attorney's fees, in addition to back pay, lost benefits, and costs less mitigation
Legislative Description
SCH CD-TEACHER DISMISSAL
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/17/2026
Assignments2/3/2026
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