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IL SB3331

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terri Bryant

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows Illinois higher education institutions with approved educator preparation programs to pursue accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  • Institutions that obtain and maintain CAEP accreditation may bypass the State reauthorization process for their educator preparation programs
  • Requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules governing reauthorization procedures for CAEP-accredited institutions
  • Amends Section 21B-105 of the School Code's Educator Licensure Article
  • Introduced February 3, 2026 by Senator Terri Bryant

Legislative Description

SCH CD-EDUCATOR PREP PROG INST

Last Action

Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/17/2026
Assignments2/3/2026

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