HB4150Introduced in the House
SCH CD-PROF EDUCATOR LICENSES
Introduced by Rick Ryan, District 36
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Provides that each professional educator licensee shall complete a total of 60 (rather than 120) hours of professional development per 5-year renewal cycle in order to renew a license. Provides that any licensee with an administrative endorsement who is working in a position requiring such endorsement or an individual with a Teacher Leader endorsement serving in an administrative capacity at least 50% of the day shall complete one Illinois Administrators' Academy course each fiscal year in addition to 50 (rather than 100) hours of professional development per 5-year renewal cycle. Provides that any licensee holding a current National Board for Professional Teaching Standards master teacher designation shall complete a total of 30 (rather than 60) hours of professional development per 5-year renewal cycle in order to renew a license. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Rick Ryan
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. David Friess
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Rick Ryan
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