Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 546 — SCH CD-TEACHER-CITIZENSHIP

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the School Code. In the Section requiring United States citizenship within 6 years after the date of issuance of a certificate to teach or supervise, allows the State Superintendent of Education to extend the 6-year time limit for a period of 2 years if the person certifies his or her intention to become a United States citizen and furnishes proof that he or she has filed an application for United States citizenship. Provides that upon the expiration of this extension period, the State Superintendent of Education may grant an additional extension of 2 years upon proof that the person's application for citizenship is pending. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 546 has made some changes by adding new lines while removing others. These adjustments typically clarify the bill's intent or make the language more precise. Such changes matter because they can affect how the law is interpreted and enforced, ensuring it better serves the public's needs.

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093_HB0546 LRB093 06199 NHT 06309 b AN ACT concerning education.
HB0546 Engrossed LRB093 06199 NHT 06309 b AN ACT concerning education.
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No one may teach or supervise in the public schools nor receive for teaching or supervising any part of any public school fund, who does not hold a certificate of qualification granted by the State Board of Education or by the State Teacher Certification Board and a regional superintendent of schools as hereinafter provided, or by the board of education of a city having a population exceeding 500,000 inhabitants except as provided in Section 34-6 and in Section 10-22.34 or -3- LRB093 06199 NHT 06309 b Section 10-22.34b.
No one may teach or supervise in the public schools nor receive for teaching or supervising any part of any public school fund, who does not hold a certificate of qualification granted by the State Board of Education or by the State Teacher Certification Board and a regional superintendent of schools as hereinafter provided, or by the board of education of a city having a population exceeding 500,000 inhabitants except as provided in Section 34-6 and in Section 10-22.34 or HB0546 Engrossed -3- LRB093 06199 NHT 06309 b Section 10-22.34b.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell

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

  7. Second Reading - Short Debate

  8. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary and Secondary Education Committee; 018-000-000

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rosemary Mulligan

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bill Mitchell

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

  17. Assigned to Elementary and Secondary Education Committee

  18. Referred to Rules Committee

  19. First Reading

  20. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

  21. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robin Kelly

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 546 do?
Amends the School Code. In the Section requiring United States citizenship within 6 years after the date of issuance of a certificate to teach or supervise, allows the State Superintendent of Education to extend the 6-year time limit for a period of 2 years if the person certifies his or her intention to become a United States citizen and furnishes proof that he or she has filed an application for United States citizenship. Provides that upon the expiration of this extension period, the State Superintendent of Education may grant an additional extension of 2 years upon proof that the person's application for citizenship is pending. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 546?
HB 546 is sponsored by Michael J. Kelly (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 546?
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 546?
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