Illinois 97th Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 275 — SERVICEMEMBER-PROFESSIONAL LIC

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0710

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 08, 2011. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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  • 2 sponsors

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Summary

Amends the Compensation Review Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 275 introduces a new section that allows for expedited licensing for active duty service members and their spouses in Illinois. This means that qualified service members can receive temporary occupational or professional licenses more quickly, helping them transition into civilian careers. This change is significant because it acknowledges the unique challenges faced by military families and aims to support their employment opportunities after service.

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SB0275 Engrossed LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b AN ACT concerning State government.
SB0275 Enrolled LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b AN ACT concerning State government.
The temporary occupational or professional license shall be valid for 6 months after the date of issuance or until a license is granted or a notice to deny a license is issued in accordance with rules adopted by the department SB0275 Engrossed - 2 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b issuing the license, whichever occurs first.
The temporary occupational or professional license shall be valid for 6 months after the date of issuance or until a license is granted or a notice to deny a license is issued in accordance with rules adopted by the department SB0275 Enrolled - 2 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b issuing the license, whichever occurs first.
no temporary occupational or professional license shall be issued to an applicant if the statewide or national criminal history check discloses information that would cause the denial of an application for licensure under any applicable SB0275 Engrossed - 3 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b occupational or professional licensing Act;
no temporary occupational or professional license shall be issued to an applicant if the statewide or national criminal history check discloses information that would cause the denial of an application for licensure under any applicable SB0275 Enrolled - 3 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b occupational or professional licensing Act;
(2) the applicant holds a valid license in good standing for the occupation or profession issued by another state, commonwealth, possession, or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any foreign SB0275 Engrossed - 4 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b jurisdiction and the requirements for licensure in the other jurisdiction are determined by the department to be substantially equivalent to the standards for licensure of this State;
(2) the applicant holds a valid license in good standing for the occupation or profession issued by another state, commonwealth, possession, or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any foreign SB0275 Enrolled - 4 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b jurisdiction and the requirements for licensure in the other jurisdiction are determined by the department to be substantially equivalent to the standards for licensure of this State;
SB0275 Engrossed - 5 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b (d) All relevant experience of a service member in the discharge of official duties, including full-time and part-time experience, shall be credited in the calculation of any years of practice in an occupation or profession as may be required under any applicable occupational or professional licensing Act.
SB0275 Enrolled - 5 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b (d) All relevant experience of a service member in the discharge of official duties, including full-time and part-time experience, shall be credited in the calculation of any years of practice in an occupation or profession as may be required under any applicable occupational or professional licensing Act.
(ii) a SB0275 Engrossed - 6 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b professional educator license with stipulations;
(ii) a SB0275 Enrolled - 6 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b professional educator license with stipulations;
All Professional Educator Licenses are valid until June 30 immediately following 5 SB0275 Engrossed - 7 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b years of the license being issued.
All Professional Educator Licenses are valid until June 30 immediately following 5 SB0275 Enrolled - 7 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b years of the license being issued.
A provisional educator endorsement in a specific content area or areas on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to an applicant who holds an educator license with a minimum SB0275 Engrossed - 8 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b of 15 semester hours in content coursework from another state, U.S.
A provisional educator endorsement in a specific content area or areas on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to an applicant who holds an educator license with a minimum SB0275 Enrolled - 8 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b of 15 semester hours in content coursework from another state, U.S.
SB0275 Engrossed - 9 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b Notwithstanding any other requirements of this Section, a service member or spouse of a service member may obtain a Professional Educator License with Stipulations, and a provisional educator endorsement in a specific content area or areas, if he or she holds a valid teaching certificate or license in good standing from another state, meets the qualifications of educators outlined in Section 21B-15 of this Code, and has not engaged in any misconduct that would prohibit an individual from obtaining a license pursuant to Illinois law, including without limitation any administrative rules of the State Board of Education;
SB0275 Enrolled - 9 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b Notwithstanding any other requirements of this Section, a service member or spouse of a service member may obtain a Professional Educator License with Stipulations, and a provisional educator endorsement in a specific content area or areas, if he or she holds a valid teaching certificate or license in good standing from another state, meets the qualifications of educators outlined in Section 21B-15 of this Code, and has not engaged in any misconduct that would prohibit an individual from obtaining a license pursuant to Illinois law, including without limitation any administrative rules of the State Board of Education;
Failure to satisfy all stated deficiencies shall mean the individual, including any service member or spouse who has obtained a SB0275 Engrossed - 10 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b Professional Educator License with Stipulations and a provisional educator endorsement in a specific content area or areas, is ineligible to receive a Professional Educator License at that time.
Failure to satisfy all stated deficiencies shall mean the individual, including any service member or spouse who has obtained a SB0275 Enrolled - 10 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b Professional Educator License with Stipulations and a provisional educator endorsement in a specific content area or areas, is ineligible to receive a Professional Educator License at that time.
An SB0275 Engrossed - 11 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b alternative provisional superintendent endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations entitles the holder to serve only as a superintendent or assistant superintendent in a school district's central office.
An SB0275 Enrolled - 11 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b alternative provisional superintendent endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations entitles the holder to serve only as a superintendent or assistant superintendent in a school district's central office.
A resident teacher endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to an applicant who, at the SB0275 Engrossed - 12 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b time of applying for the endorsement, has done all of the following:
A resident teacher endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to an applicant who, at the SB0275 Enrolled - 12 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b time of applying for the endorsement, has done all of the following:
A career and technical educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to an applicant who has a minimum of 60 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, has passed a test of basic skills required under Section 21B-30 of this Code, and has a minimum of 2,000 SB0275 Engrossed - 13 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b hours of experience in the last 10 years outside of education in each area to be taught.
A career and technical educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to an applicant who has a minimum of 60 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, has passed a test of basic skills required under Section 21B-30 of this Code, and has a minimum of 2,000 SB0275 Enrolled - 13 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b hours of experience in the last 10 years outside of education in each area to be taught.
The provisional career and technical educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations is valid until June 30 immediately following 5 years of the endorsement being issued and may be renewed only one time for 5 years if the individual passes a test of basic skills, as required under Section 21B-30 of this SB0275 Engrossed - 14 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b Code, and has completed a minimum of 20 semester hours from a regionally accredited institution.
The provisional career and technical educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations is valid until June 30 immediately following 5 years of the endorsement being issued and may be renewed only one time for 5 years if the individual passes a test of basic skills, as required under Section 21B-30 of this SB0275 Enrolled - 14 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b Code, and has completed a minimum of 20 semester hours from a regionally accredited institution.
SB0275 Engrossed - 15 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b A transitional bilingual educator endorsement shall be valid for prekindergarten through grade 12, is valid until June 30 immediately following 5 years of the endorsement being issued, and shall not be renewed.
SB0275 Enrolled - 15 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b A transitional bilingual educator endorsement shall be valid for prekindergarten through grade 12, is valid until June 30 immediately following 5 years of the endorsement being issued, and shall not be renewed.
(iii) Holds a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or, for individuals educated in a country other than the United States, holds a degree from an institution of higher learning in a SB0275 Engrossed - 16 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b foreign country that the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board determines to be the equivalent of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning in the United States.
(iii) Holds a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or, for individuals educated in a country other than the United States, holds a degree from an institution of higher learning in a SB0275 Enrolled - 16 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b foreign country that the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board determines to be the equivalent of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning in the United States.
(iii) Has adequate content knowledge in the SB0275 Engrossed - 17 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b subject to be taught.
(iii) Has adequate content knowledge in the SB0275 Enrolled - 17 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b subject to be taught.
The paraprofessional educator endorsement is valid until June 30 immediately following 5 years of SB0275 Engrossed - 18 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b the endorsement being issued and may be renewed through application and payment of the appropriate fee, as required under Section 21B-40 of this Code.
The paraprofessional educator endorsement is valid until June 30 immediately following 5 years of SB0275 Enrolled - 18 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b the endorsement being issued and may be renewed through application and payment of the appropriate fee, as required under Section 21B-40 of this Code.
If an individual has had his or her Professional Educator License or Educator License with Stipulations suspended or revoked or has not met the renewal requirements for licensure, then that individual is not eligible to obtain a Substitute SB0275 Engrossed - 19 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b Teaching License.
If an individual has had his or her Professional Educator License or Educator License with Stipulations suspended or revoked or has not met the renewal requirements for licensure, then that individual is not eligible to obtain a Substitute SB0275 Enrolled - 19 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b Teaching License.
The limitations in this paragraph (3) on the number of days a substitute teacher may be employed do SB0275 Engrossed - 20 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b not apply to any school district operating under Article 34 of this Code.
The limitations in this paragraph (3) on the number of days a substitute teacher may be employed do SB0275 Enrolled - 20 - LRB097 04073 RLJ 44112 b not apply to any school district operating under Article 34 of this Code.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0710

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2013

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  6. Passed Both Houses

  7. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 118-000-000

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  11. Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-000-000

  12. Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

  13. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 18, 2012

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr.

  15. Referred to Rules Committee

  16. First Reading

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  18. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

  19. Arrived in House

  20. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  21. Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  23. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Cullerton

  24. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Cullerton

  25. Recalled to Second Reading

  26. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 011-000-000

  27. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Executive

  28. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  29. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton

  30. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As April 26, 2012

  31. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000

  32. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Executive

  33. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive

  34. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  35. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton

  36. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  37. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  38. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton

  39. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2012

  40. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  41. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  42. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As December 31, 2011

  43. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As November 10, 2011

  44. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading November 8, 2011

  45. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  46. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  47. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 4, 2011

  48. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 29, 2011

  49. Second Reading

  50. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 17, 2011

  51. Do Pass Executive; 015-000-000

  52. Assigned to Executive

  53. Referred to Assignments

  54. First Reading

  55. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton

Sponsors

  • John J. Cullerton · Cosponsor
  • Sr. Eddie Lee Jackson · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (2)

  • John J. Cullerton
  • Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr.

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 118 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 95000
Democrat 17000
Republican 6000
Total 118000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Brauer — Yea
Brown — Yea
Carli — Yea
McAsey — Yea
Golar — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Kay — Yea
Krezwick — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Mathias — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Mell — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Morthland — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Bradley — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Brady — Yea
Soto — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Turner — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Unes — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Harris, David — Yea
Harris, Greg — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Costello — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Farnham — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Gaffney — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Hatcher — Yea
Hays — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Watson — Yea
Howard — Yea
Williams — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Jones — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Cross — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Penny — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Roth — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Senger — Yea
Sente — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biss — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Bost — Yea
May — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 55 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 42004
Republican 3000
Democrat 10000
Total 55004
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Meeks — Not Voting
Millner — Not Voting
Garrett — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
LaHood — Yea
Landek — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Noland — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Johnson, C. — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Johnson, T. — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Haine — Yea
Brady — Not Voting
Lauzen — Yea
Cultra — Not Voting
Kotowski — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandack — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bomke — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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What does SB 275 do?
Amends the Compensation Review Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Who sponsors SB 275?
SB 275 is sponsored by John J. Cullerton and Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr..
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 08, 2011. Enacted.
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