Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 21 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 2390 — SCHOOL CODE-VARIOUS

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on June 29, 2023.

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  • 31 sponsors

    2 primary, 29 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Amends the School Code. Requires a non-public school to perform a check of the Statewide Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Database (in addition to the Statewide Sex Offender Database) of applicants and once every 5 years and persons employed by the school to determine whether the applicant has been adjudicated a sex offender, of a sex offense, or of a murder or other violent crime against youth. Extends the grants for preschool educational programs 2028-2029 school year (rather than the 2023-2024 school year). Provides that a school district may adopt a policy to waive tuition costs for a non-resident pupil if the pupil is a child of a district employee. Provides that, until June 30, 2028 (rather than June 30, 2023), applicants may apply to the State Board of Education for issuance of a 5-year Short-Term Substitute Teaching License. Makes conforming changes. Modifies the Alternative Educator Licensure Program by removing the requirement for a second year of residency (changing to only if recommended by the principal and program coordinator). Provides that, if the residency period is to be less than 2-years in length, the partner school districts must provide assurances that the district will provide intensive mentoring and supports through at least the end of the second full year of teaching for educators who completed the Program in less than 2 years. Effective immediately.

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SB2390 Engrossed LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b AN ACT concerning education.
SB2390 Enrolled LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b AN ACT concerning education.
Registration SB2390 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b shall be completed in conformance with procedures prescribed by the State Board of Education.
Registration SB2390 Enrolled - 2 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b shall be completed in conformance with procedures prescribed by the State Board of Education.
A non-public elementary or secondary school may not obtain "Non-public School Recognition" status unless the school requires all SB2390 Engrossed - 3 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b certified and non-certified applicants for employment with the school, after July 1, 2007, to authorize a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as a condition of employment to determine if such applicants have been convicted of any of the enumerated criminal or drug offenses set forth in Section 21B-80 of this Code or have been convicted, within 7 years of the application for employment, of any other felony under the laws of this State or of any offense committed or attempted in any other state or against the laws of the United States that, if committed or attempted in this State, would have been punishable as a felony under the laws of this State.
A non-public elementary or secondary school may not obtain "Non-public School Recognition" status unless the school requires all SB2390 Enrolled - 3 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b certified and non-certified applicants for employment with the school, after July 1, 2007, to authorize a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as a condition of employment to determine if such applicants have been convicted of any of the enumerated criminal or drug offenses set forth in Section 21B-80 of this Code or have been convicted, within 7 years of the application for employment, of any other felony under the laws of this State or of any offense committed or attempted in any other state or against the laws of the United States that, if committed or attempted in this State, would have been punishable as a felony under the laws of this State.
SB2390 Engrossed - 4 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b The Illinois State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation shall furnish, pursuant to a fingerprint-based criminal history records check, records of convictions, forever and hereafter, until expunged, to the president or principal of the non-public school that requested the check.
SB2390 Enrolled - 4 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b The Illinois State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation shall furnish, pursuant to a fingerprint-based criminal history records check, records of convictions, forever and hereafter, until expunged, to the president or principal of the non-public school that requested the check.
SB2390 Engrossed - 5 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b Any information concerning the record of convictions obtained by a non-public school's president or principal under this Section is confidential and may be disseminated only to the governing body of the non-public school or any other person necessary to the decision of hiring the applicant for employment.
SB2390 Enrolled - 5 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b Any information concerning the record of convictions obtained by a non-public school's president or principal under this Section is confidential and may be disseminated only to the governing body of the non-public school or any other person necessary to the decision of hiring the applicant for employment.
No non-public school may obtain recognition status that knowingly employs a person, hired after July 1, 2007, for whom SB2390 Engrossed - 6 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b an Illinois State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Statewide Sex Offender Database check has not been initiated or who has been convicted of any offense enumerated in Section 21B-80 of this Code or any offense committed or attempted in any other state or against the laws of the United States that, if committed or attempted in this State, would have been punishable as one or more of those offenses.
No non-public school may obtain recognition status that knowingly employs a person, hired after July 1, 2007, for whom SB2390 Enrolled - 6 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b an Illinois State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Statewide Sex Offender Database check has not been initiated or who has been convicted of any offense enumerated in Section 21B-80 of this Code or any offense committed or attempted in any other state or against the laws of the United States that, if committed or attempted in this State, would have been punishable as one or more of those offenses.
Prior to the commencement of any student teaching experience or required internship (which is referred to as SB2390 Engrossed - 7 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b student teaching in this Section) in any non-public elementary or secondary school that has obtained or seeks to obtain recognition status under this Section, a student teacher is required to authorize a fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
Prior to the commencement of any student teaching experience or required internship (which is referred to as SB2390 Enrolled - 7 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b student teaching in this Section) in any non-public elementary or secondary school that has obtained or seeks to obtain recognition status under this Section, a student teacher is required to authorize a fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
The school shall further perform a check of the Statewide Sex Offender Database, as authorized by the Sex Offender Community Notification Law, and of the Statewide Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Database, as authorized by the Murderer and Violent Offender SB2390 Engrossed - 8 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b Against Youth Registration Act, for each student teacher.
The school shall further perform a check of the Statewide Sex Offender Database, as authorized by the Sex Offender Community Notification Law, and of the Statewide Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Database, as authorized by the Murderer and Violent Offender SB2390 Enrolled - 8 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b Against Youth Registration Act, for each student teacher.
No school that has obtained or seeks to obtain recognition status under this Section may knowingly allow a person to student teach who has been convicted of any offense that would subject him or her to license suspension or revocation pursuant to Section 21B-80 of this Code or who has been found SB2390 Engrossed - 9 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b to be the perpetrator of sexual or physical abuse of a minor under 18 years of age pursuant to proceedings under Article II of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.
No school that has obtained or seeks to obtain recognition status under this Section may knowingly allow a person to student teach who has been convicted of any offense that would subject him or her to license suspension or revocation pursuant to Section 21B-80 of this Code or who has been found SB2390 Enrolled - 9 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b to be the perpetrator of sexual or physical abuse of a minor under 18 years of age pursuant to proceedings under Article II of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.
(1) The State Board of Education shall implement and administer a grant program under the provisions of this subsection which shall consist of grants to public school districts and other eligible entities, as defined by the SB2390 Engrossed - 10 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b State Board of Education, to conduct voluntary preschool educational programs for children ages 3 to 5 which include a parent education component.
(1) The State Board of Education shall implement and administer a grant program under the provisions of this subsection which shall consist of grants to public school districts and other eligible entities, as defined by the SB2390 Enrolled - 10 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b State Board of Education, to conduct voluntary preschool educational programs for children ages 3 to 5 which include a parent education component.
SB2390 Engrossed - 11 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b (B) An Educator License with Stipulations with a transitional bilingual educator endorsement and he or she has (i) passed an early childhood education content test or (ii) completed no less than 9 semester hours of postsecondary coursework in the area of early childhood education.
SB2390 Enrolled - 11 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b (B) An Educator License with Stipulations with a transitional bilingual educator endorsement and he or she has (i) passed an early childhood education content test or (ii) completed no less than 9 semester hours of postsecondary coursework in the area of early childhood education.
Such screening procedures shall be based on SB2390 Engrossed - 12 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b criteria established by the State Board of Education.
Such screening procedures shall be based on SB2390 Enrolled - 12 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b criteria established by the State Board of Education.
(H) communication and parent outreach for smooth SB2390 Engrossed - 13 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b transitions to kindergarten;
(H) communication and parent outreach for smooth SB2390 Enrolled - 13 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b transitions to kindergarten;
The State Board of Education shall encourage SB2390 Engrossed - 14 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b local school districts and other eligible entities to evaluate the population of preschool children in their communities and provide preschool programs, pursuant to this subsection, where appropriate.
The State Board of Education shall encourage SB2390 Enrolled - 14 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b local school districts and other eligible entities to evaluate the population of preschool children in their communities and provide preschool programs, pursuant to this subsection, where appropriate.
(7) Due to evidence that expulsion practices in the preschool years are linked to poor child outcomes and are employed inconsistently across racial and gender groups, SB2390 Engrossed - 15 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b early childhood programs receiving State funds under this subsection (a) shall prohibit expulsions.
(7) Due to evidence that expulsion practices in the preschool years are linked to poor child outcomes and are employed inconsistently across racial and gender groups, SB2390 Enrolled - 15 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b early childhood programs receiving State funds under this subsection (a) shall prohibit expulsions.
The program shall document attempts to SB2390 Engrossed - 16 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b engage these resources, including parent or legal guardian participation and consent attempted and obtained.
The program shall document attempts to SB2390 Enrolled - 16 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b engage these resources, including parent or legal guardian participation and consent attempted and obtained.
(E) In the case of the determination of a serious safety threat to a child or others or in the case of SB2390 Engrossed - 17 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b behaviors listed in subsection (d) of Section 10-22.6 of this Code, the temporary removal of a child from attendance in group settings may be used.
(E) In the case of the determination of a serious safety threat to a child or others or in the case of SB2390 Enrolled - 17 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b behaviors listed in subsection (d) of Section 10-22.6 of this Code, the temporary removal of a child from attendance in group settings may be used.
(G) Beginning on July 1, 2018, early childhood programs shall annually report to the State Board of Education, and, beginning in fiscal year 2020, the State Board of Education shall make available on a SB2390 Engrossed - 18 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b biennial basis, in an existing report, all of the following data for children from birth to age 5 who are served by the program:
(G) Beginning on July 1, 2018, early childhood programs shall annually report to the State Board of Education, and, beginning in fiscal year 2020, the State Board of Education shall make available on a SB2390 Enrolled - 18 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b biennial basis, in an existing report, all of the following data for children from birth to age 5 who are served by the program:
SB2390 Engrossed - 19 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development and the Department of Children and Family Services, shall adopt rules to administer this paragraph (7).
SB2390 Enrolled - 19 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development and the Department of Children and Family Services, shall adopt rules to administer this paragraph (7).
Depreciation on the buildings and equipment of the SB2390 Engrossed - 20 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b schools of the district, and the amount of annual depreciation on such buildings and equipment shall be dependent upon the useful life of such property.
Depreciation on the buildings and equipment of the SB2390 Enrolled - 20 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b schools of the district, and the amount of annual depreciation on such buildings and equipment shall be dependent upon the useful life of such property.
(b) Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties involved and where the educational services are not otherwise provided for, educational services for an Illinois student under the age of 21 (and not eligible for services pursuant to Article 14 of this Code) in any residential program shall be provided by the district in which the facility is located and financed as SB2390 Engrossed - 21 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b follows.
(b) Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties involved and where the educational services are not otherwise provided for, educational services for an Illinois student under the age of 21 (and not eligible for services pursuant to Article 14 of this Code) in any residential program shall be provided by the district in which the facility is located and financed as SB2390 Enrolled - 21 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b follows.
When a dispute arises over the determination of the district of residence under this subsection (b), any person or entity, including without limitation a school district or residential facility, may make a written request for a residency decision to the State Superintendent of Education, who, upon review of materials SB2390 Engrossed - 22 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b submitted and any other items or information he or she may request for submission, shall issue his or her decision in writing.
When a dispute arises over the determination of the district of residence under this subsection (b), any person or entity, including without limitation a school district or residential facility, may make a written request for a residency decision to the State Superintendent of Education, who, upon review of materials SB2390 Enrolled - 22 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b submitted and any other items or information he or she may request for submission, shall issue his or her decision in writing.
(b) Nothing in this Section prohibits a school board from SB2390 Engrossed - 23 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b offering substitute training to substitute teachers licensed under paragraph (3) of Section 21B-20 of this Code or to substitute teachers holding a Professional Educator License.
(b) Nothing in this Section prohibits a school board from SB2390 Enrolled - 23 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b offering substitute training to substitute teachers licensed under paragraph (3) of Section 21B-20 of this Code or to substitute teachers holding a Professional Educator License.
Persons who (i) SB2390 Engrossed - 24 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b have successfully completed an approved educator preparation program and are recommended for licensure by the Illinois institution offering the educator preparation program, (ii) have successfully completed the required testing under Section 21B-30 of this Code, (iii) have successfully completed coursework on the psychology of, the identification of, and the methods of instruction for the exceptional child, including without limitation children with learning disabilities, (iv) have successfully completed coursework in methods of reading and reading in the content area, and (v) have met all other criteria established by rule of the State Board of Education shall be issued a Professional Educator License.
Persons who (i) SB2390 Enrolled - 24 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b have successfully completed an approved educator preparation program and are recommended for licensure by the Illinois institution offering the educator preparation program, (ii) have successfully completed the required testing under Section 21B-30 of this Code, (iii) have successfully completed coursework on the psychology of, the identification of, and the methods of instruction for the exceptional child, including without limitation children with learning disabilities, (iv) have successfully completed coursework in methods of reading and reading in the content area, and (v) have met all other criteria established by rule of the State Board of Education shall be issued a Professional Educator License.
SB2390 Engrossed - 25 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b Individuals can receive subsequent endorsements on the Professional Educator License.
SB2390 Enrolled - 25 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b Individuals can receive subsequent endorsements on the Professional Educator License.
(ii) Successfully completed the first phase of SB2390 Engrossed - 26 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b the Alternative Educator Licensure Program for Teachers, as described in Section 21B-50 of this Code.
(ii) Successfully completed the first phase of SB2390 Enrolled - 26 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b the Alternative Educator Licensure Program for Teachers, as described in Section 21B-50 of this Code.
(iii) Successfully completed the first phase of an alternative route to superintendent endorsement program, as provided in Section 21B-55 SB2390 Engrossed - 27 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b of this Code.
(iii) Successfully completed the first phase of an alternative route to superintendent endorsement program, as provided in Section 21B-55 SB2390 Enrolled - 27 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b of this Code.
A SB2390 Engrossed - 28 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b transitional bilingual educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued for the purpose of providing instruction in accordance with Article 14C of this Code to an applicant who provides satisfactory evidence that he or she meets all of the following requirements:
A SB2390 Enrolled - 28 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b transitional bilingual educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued for the purpose of providing instruction in accordance with Article 14C of this Code to an applicant who provides satisfactory evidence that he or she meets all of the following requirements:
A transitional bilingual educator endorsement shall be valid for prekindergarten through grade 12, is valid until June 30 immediately following 5 years SB2390 Engrossed - 29 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b of the endorsement being issued, and shall not be renewed.
A transitional bilingual educator endorsement shall be valid for prekindergarten through grade 12, is valid until June 30 immediately following 5 years SB2390 Enrolled - 29 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b 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 foreign country that the State Educator SB2390 Engrossed - 30 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b 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 foreign country that the State Educator SB2390 Enrolled - 30 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b 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.
(iv) Has an adequate command of the English SB2390 Engrossed - 31 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b language.
(iv) Has an adequate command of the English SB2390 Enrolled - 31 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b language.
or (iii) is at least 18 years of age and will be using the Educator License with Stipulations exclusively for grades prekindergarten through grade 8, until the individual reaches the age SB2390 Engrossed - 32 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b of 19 years and otherwise meets the criteria for a paraprofessional educator endorsement pursuant to this subparagraph (J).
or (iii) is at least 18 years of age and will be using the Educator License with Stipulations exclusively for grades prekindergarten through grade 8, until the individual reaches the age SB2390 Enrolled - 32 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b of 19 years and otherwise meets the criteria for a paraprofessional educator endorsement pursuant to this subparagraph (J).
The chief school business official endorsement may also be affixed to the Educator License with Stipulations of any holder who qualifies by having a SB2390 Engrossed - 33 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b master's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or public administration and who completes an additional 6 semester hours of internship in school business management from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and passes the applicable State tests, including an applicable content area test.
The chief school business official endorsement may also be affixed to the Educator License with Stipulations of any holder who qualifies by having a SB2390 Enrolled - 33 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b master's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or public administration and who completes an additional 6 semester hours of internship in school business management from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and passes the applicable State tests, including an applicable content area test.
A provisional in-state educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to a candidate who has completed an Illinois-approved educator preparation program at an Illinois institution of higher education SB2390 Engrossed - 34 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b and who has not successfully completed an evidence-based assessment of teacher effectiveness but who meets all of the following requirements:
A provisional in-state educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to a candidate who has completed an Illinois-approved educator preparation program at an Illinois institution of higher education SB2390 Enrolled - 34 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b and who has not successfully completed an evidence-based assessment of teacher effectiveness but who meets all of the following requirements:
Substitute Teaching SB2390 Engrossed - 35 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b Licenses are not eligible for endorsements.
Substitute Teaching SB2390 Enrolled - 35 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b Licenses are not eligible for endorsements.
An emergency situation is one in which an unforeseen vacancy has occurred and (i) a teacher is unable to fulfill his or her contractual duties or (ii) teacher capacity needs of the district exceed previous SB2390 Engrossed - 36 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b indications, and the district is actively engaged in advertising to hire a fully licensed teacher for the vacant position.
An emergency situation is one in which an unforeseen vacancy has occurred and (i) a teacher is unable to fulfill his or her contractual duties or (ii) teacher capacity needs of the district exceed previous SB2390 Enrolled - 36 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b indications, and the district is actively engaged in advertising to hire a fully licensed teacher for the vacant position.
A Short-Term Substitute Teaching License may be issued to a SB2390 Engrossed - 37 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b qualified applicant for substitute teaching in all grades of the public schools, prekindergarten through grade 12.
A Short-Term Substitute Teaching License may be issued to a SB2390 Enrolled - 37 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b qualified applicant for substitute teaching in all grades of the public schools, prekindergarten through grade 12.
An individual holding a Short-Term Substitute Teaching License must complete the training program under Section 10-20.67 or SB2390 Engrossed - 38 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b 34-18.60 of this Code to be eligible to teach at a public school.
An individual holding a Short-Term Substitute Teaching License must complete the training program under Section 10-20.67 or SB2390 Enrolled - 38 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b 34-18.60 of this Code to be eligible to teach at a public school.
(2) A year of residency, which is a candidate's SB2390 Engrossed - 39 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b assignment to a full-time teaching position or as a co-teacher for one full school year.
(2) A year of residency, which is a candidate's SB2390 Enrolled - 39 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b assignment to a full-time teaching position or as a co-teacher for one full school year.
(4) A comprehensive assessment of the candidate's teaching effectiveness, as evaluated by the principal or qualified equivalent of a principal, as required under SB2390 Engrossed - 40 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b subsection (d) of this Section, and the program coordinator, at the end of either the first or the second year of residency.
(4) A comprehensive assessment of the candidate's teaching effectiveness, as evaluated by the principal or qualified equivalent of a principal, as required under SB2390 Enrolled - 40 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b subsection (d) of this Section, and the program coordinator, at the end of either the first or the second year of residency.
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(c) An alternative provisional educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations is valid for up to 2 years of teaching in the public schools, including without limitation a preschool educational program under Section 2-3.71 of this Code or charter school, or in a State-recognized nonpublic school in which the chief administrator is required to have the licensure necessary to SB2390 Engrossed - 41 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b be a principal in a public school in this State and in which a majority of the teachers are required to have the licensure necessary to be instructors in a public school in this State, but may be renewed for a third year if needed to complete the Alternative Educator Licensure Program for Teachers.
(c) An alternative provisional educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations is valid for up to 2 years of teaching in the public schools, including without limitation a preschool educational program under Section 2-3.71 of this Code or charter school, or in a State-recognized nonpublic school in which the chief administrator is required to have the licensure necessary to SB2390 Enrolled - 41 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b be a principal in a public school in this State and in which a majority of the teachers are required to have the licensure necessary to be instructors in a public school in this State, but may be renewed for a third year if needed to complete the Alternative Educator Licensure Program for Teachers.
A candidate possessing the alternative provisional SB2390 Engrossed - 42 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b educator endorsement may receive a salary, benefits, and any other terms of employment offered to teachers in the school who are members of an exclusive bargaining representative, if any, but a school is not required to provide these benefits during the years of residency if the candidate is serving only as a co-teacher.
A candidate possessing the alternative provisional SB2390 Enrolled - 42 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b educator endorsement may receive a salary, benefits, and any other terms of employment offered to teachers in the school who are members of an exclusive bargaining representative, if any, but a school is not required to provide these benefits during the years of residency if the candidate is serving only as a co-teacher.
A recognized institution that partners with an eligible entity administering a preschool educational program under Section 2-3.71 of this Code and that is not a public school district must require a principal or SB2390 Engrossed - 43 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b qualified equivalent of a principal to recommend or evaluate candidates in the program.
A recognized institution that partners with an eligible entity administering a preschool educational program under Section 2-3.71 of this Code and that is not a public school district must require a principal or SB2390 Enrolled - 43 - LRB103 28048 RJT 54427 b qualified equivalent of a principal to recommend or evaluate candidates in the program.
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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  3. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0111

  4. Effective Date June 29, 2023

  5. Governor Approved

  6. Sent to the Governor

  7. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon

  8. Passed Both Houses

  9. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000

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

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  12. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 19, 2023

  13. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  15. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  16. Second Reading - Short Debate

  17. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  18. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  19. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

  21. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  22. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  23. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  24. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  25. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  26. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  27. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  28. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  29. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  30. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  31. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  32. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  33. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernández

  34. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

  35. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  36. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  37. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  38. Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 006-002-000

  39. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

  40. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  41. Referred to Rules Committee

  42. First Reading

  43. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler

  44. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  45. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

  46. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  47. Arrived in House

  48. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  49. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023

  50. Second Reading

  51. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 9, 2023

  52. Do Pass as Amended Early Childhood Education; 009-000-000

  53. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Early Childhood Education

  54. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Early Childhood Education

  55. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), the following amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments

  56. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  57. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas

  58. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  59. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas

  60. Assigned to Early Childhood Education

  61. Referred to Assignments

  62. First Reading

  63. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas

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Co-sponsors (29)

Not signed on (152)

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 114 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 62003
Republican 34001
Unaffiliated 18000
Total 114004
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Ozinga — Yea
Burke — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Egofske — Yea
Marron — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Costa Howard — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Ladisch Douglass — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Not Voting
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Not Voting
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Not Voting
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Not Voting
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter

Passed 6 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 1101
Democrat 3100
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 6201
% of votes cast 67%22%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Nichols, Cyril — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Nay
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting

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Third Reading

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 33000
Republican 16001
Unaffiliated 8001
Total 57002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Stoller — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Pacione-Zayas — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Van Pelt — Not Voting
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Not Voting
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Early Childhood Education

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 4000
Unaffiliated 3000
Republican 2000
Total 9000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Bennett, Tom — Yea
Gillespie, Ann — Yea
Pacione-Zayas, Cristina H — Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Subjects

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What does SB 2390 do?
Amends the School Code. Requires a non-public school to perform a check of the Statewide Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Database (in addition to the Statewide Sex Offender Database) of applicants and once every 5 years and persons employed by the school to determine whether the applicant has been adjudicated a sex offender, of a sex offense, or of a murder or other violent crime against youth. Extends the grants for preschool educational programs 2028-2029 school year (rather than the 2023-2024 school year). Provides that a school district may adopt a policy to waive tuition costs for a non-resident pupil if the pupil is a child of a district employee. Provides that, until June 30, 2028 (rather than June 30, 2023), applicants may apply to the State Board of Education for issuance of a 5-year Short-Term Substitute Teaching License. Makes conforming changes. Modifies the Alternative Educator Licensure Program by removing the requirement for a second year of residency (changing to only if recommended by the principal and program coordinator). Provides that, if the residency period is to be less than 2-years in length, the partner school districts must provide assurances that the district will provide intensive mentoring and supports through at least the end of the second full year of teaching for educators who completed the Program in less than 2 years. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2390?
SB 2390 is sponsored by Costa Howard, Edgar González, Jr., Don Harmon (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), Barbara Hernández, Amy Elik (Republican), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Eva-Dina Delgado (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Anna Moeller (Democrat), Jay Hoffman (Democrat), Aarón M. Ortíz, Joyce Mason (Democrat), Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), Daniel Didech (Democrat), Jonathan Carroll, Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democrat), La Shawn K. Ford (Democrat), Travis Weaver (Republican), Natalie A. Manley (Democrat), Hernandez, Lisa, Faver Dias, Matt Hanson (Democrat), Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat), and Dale Fowler (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2390?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2023. Enacted.
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