SB0028Introduced in the Senate
SCH CD-EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS
Introduced by Kimberly Lightford, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the School Code. In a provision regarding an optional alternative evaluative dismissal process for teacher evaluations, removes the definition of and references to "student growth components". Makes the following changes in the Evaluation of Certified Employees Article: Removes the definitions of and references to "implementation date", "Race to the Top Grant", and "School Improvement Grant". Provides that, beginning July 1, 2025, each school district may incorporate the use of data and indicators on student growth as a factor in rating teaching performance into its evaluation plan for all teachers in contractual continued service and teachers not in contractual continued service (now, a school district is required to incorporate student growth data and indicators as a significant factor). Makes other changes concerning student growth. Changes the components of an evaluation plan for a teacher's performance. Makes changes concerning a principal's or assistant principal's evaluation. With respect to the types of rules the State Board of Education may adopt, removes the inclusion of rules that (i) define the term "significant" factor" for purposes of including consideration of student growth in performance ratings and (ii) establish a model evaluation plan for use by school districts in which student growth shall comprise 50% of the performance rating. Allows a school district (rather than only a school district with 500,000 or more inhabitants) to use an annual State assessment as a measure of student growth for purposes of teacher or principal evaluations. Removes and changes outdated provisions. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2025.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0020
June 30, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 20, 2025
92
Yes
21
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
114 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Do Pass Education; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 18, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 014-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Lightford
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 092-021-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 1, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0020
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