Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 2500 — SCH CD-SUPERINTENDENT MENTOR

Last action — Session Sine Die

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Provides that any individual, with exceptions, who begins serving as a superintendent in this State on or after July 1, 2008 and has not previously served as a school district superintendent in this State shall participate in a new superintendent mentoring program, established by the State Board of Education, for the duration of his or her first 2 school years as a superintendent. Contains provisions concerning program requirements, who may apply to be a mentor, mentoring training, assignment of a mentor by a provider selected by the State Board, identification of areas for improvement, a survey of progress, an annual report to the State Board, and a verification form. Provides that mentors of certified staff are protected from suit. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 31 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of SB 2500 introduces a new requirement for superintendents starting after July 1, 2008, mandating their participation in a mentoring program for their first two years. This change is important because it aims to provide new superintendents with the support and training they need to succeed, ultimately benefiting the schools and communities they serve. Additionally, the amendments include protections for mentors against legal action, ensuring that those guiding new leaders can do so without fear of being sued.

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*LRB09516782NHT42819b* SB2500 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 SB2500 Introduced 2/15/2008, by Sen.
SB2500 Engrossed LRB095 16782 NHT 42819 b AN ACT concerning education.
Deanna Demuzio SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/2-3.53b new ILCS 5/10-20.20 from Ch.
122, par.
10-20.20 Amends the School Code.
Provides that any individual, with exceptions, who begins serving as a superintendent in this State on or after July 1, and has not previously served as a school district superintendent in this State shall participate in a new superintendent mentoring program, established by the State Board of Education, for the duration of his or her first 2 school years as a superintendent.
Contains provisions concerning program requirements, who may apply to be a mentor, mentoring training, assignment of a mentor by a provider selected by the State Board, identification of areas for improvement, a survey of progress, an annual report to the State Board, and a verification form.
Provides that mentors of certified staff are protected from suit.
Effective immediately.
LRB095 16782 NHT 42819 b FISCAL NOTE ACT STATE MANDATES MAY APPLY ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT A BILL FOR SB2500 LRB095 16782 NHT 42819 b AN ACT concerning education.
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.53b new) SB2500 - 2 - LRB095 16782 NHT 42819 b Sec.
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.53b new) SB2500 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 16782 NHT 42819 b Sec.
Mentors shall complete mentoring training through a provider selected by the State Board of Education and shall meet any other requirements set forth by the State Board and by SB2500 - 3 - LRB095 16782 NHT 42819 b the school district employing the mentor.
Mentors shall complete mentoring training through a provider selected by the State Board of Education and shall meet any other requirements set forth by the State Board and by SB2500 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 16782 NHT 42819 b the school district employing the mentor.
On or before September 1, 2009 and on or before SB2500 - 4 - LRB095 16782 NHT 42819 b September 1 of each year thereafter, the provider selected by the State Board of Education shall submit a detailed annual report to the State Board of how the appropriation for the new superintendent mentoring program was spent, details on each mentor-mentee relationship, and a qualitative evaluation of the outcomes.
On or before September 1, 2009 and on or before SB2500 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 16782 NHT 42819 b September 1 of each year thereafter, the provider selected by the State Board of Education shall submit a detailed annual report to the State Board of how the appropriation for the new superintendent mentoring program was spent, details on each mentor-mentee relationship, and a qualitative evaluation of the outcomes.
SB2500 - 5 - LRB095 16782 NHT 42819 b (105 ILCS 5/10-20.20) (from Ch.
SB2500 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 16782 NHT 42819 b (105 ILCS 5/10-20.20) (from Ch.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules

  3. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules

  4. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Deanna Demuzio

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01-May 27, 2008

  6. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01

  7. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook

  8. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000

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

  10. Second Reading - Short Debate

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan

  12. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  13. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith

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

  16. Second Reading - Short Debate

  17. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  18. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 019-000-001

  19. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote

  20. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Elementary & Secondary Education Committee

  21. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 23, 2008

  22. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee

  23. Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Jim Watson

  24. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jim Watson

  25. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Stephens

  26. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson

  27. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Gary Hannig

  28. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  29. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  30. Referred to Rules Committee

  31. First Reading

  32. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jil Tracy

  33. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson

  34. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  35. Arrived in House

  36. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  37. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 13, 2008

  38. Second Reading

  39. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 11, 2008

  40. Do Pass Education; 007-000-000

  41. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  42. Assigned to Education

  43. Referred to Rules

  44. First Reading

  45. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Deanna Demuzio

Sponsors

  • Deanna Demuzio · Cosponsor
  • Michael K. Smith · Cosponsor
  • Suzanne Bassi · Cosponsor
  • Monique D. Davis · Cosponsor
  • Lisa M. Dugan · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (5)

  • Deanna Demuzio
  • Michael K. Smith
  • Suzanne Bassi
  • Monique D. Davis
  • Lisa M. Dugan

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 109 Yea · 0 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 97008
Democrat 8001
Republican 4000
Total 109009
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Granberg — Yea
Jefferies — Not Voting
Nekritz — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Lang — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Mathias — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Reis — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Schock — Yea
Scully — Yea
Lyons — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Golar — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Munson — Yea
Myers — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Osterman — Not Voting
Patterson — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Howard — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Wait — Yea
Washington — Not Voting
Davis, Monique — Yea
Winters — Yea
Younge — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Not Voting
Watson — Not Voting
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Dunn — Not Voting
Gordon — Yea
Graham — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Riley — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Not Voting
Yarbrough — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Krause — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Black — Not Voting
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Not Voting
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 47002
Democrat 8001
Republican 1000
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Halvorson — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Millner — Yea
Noland — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Brady — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Cronin — Not Voting
Hultgren — Not Voting
Pankau — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Garrett — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2500 do?
Amends the School Code. Provides that any individual, with exceptions, who begins serving as a superintendent in this State on or after July 1, 2008 and has not previously served as a school district superintendent in this State shall participate in a new superintendent mentoring program, established by the State Board of Education, for the duration of his or her first 2 school years as a superintendent. Contains provisions concerning program requirements, who may apply to be a mentor, mentoring training, assignment of a mentor by a provider selected by the State Board, identification of areas for improvement, a survey of progress, an annual report to the State Board, and a verification form. Provides that mentors of certified staff are protected from suit. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2500?
SB 2500 is sponsored by Deanna Demuzio, Michael K. Smith, Suzanne Bassi, Monique D. Davis, and Lisa M. Dugan.
What is the current status of SB 2500?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 2500?
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