SB1947Introduced in the Senate
SCH CD-EDUCATOR LICENSURE-MISC
Introduced by Meg Loughran Cappel, District 49
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Adds 5 administrative or faculty members of community colleges to the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board. For a Professional Educator License: provides that the requirements to successfully complete specified coursework are only required until July 1, 2027 or the date that the revised test for a particular content area is implemented, whichever is later; and exempts persons seeking a school support personnel or chief school business official endorsement from the requirement that a person must successfully complete specified coursework. Requires, by July 1, 2027, the State Superintendent of Education to begin incorporating specified topics into revised examinations for individuals seeking a Professional Educator License endorsed in teaching or administration, excluding a chief school business official endorsement. Exempts, for educator licenses, applicants seeking a school support personnel endorsement who hold an active and valid professional license in the same subject matter as the endorsement sought from being required to pass a test of content area knowledge for each area of endorsement for which there is an applicable test. Creates the Teacher Performance Assessment Advisory Committee to aid in operationalizing and creating a pilot, State-developed, teacher performance assessment. Establishes the Paraprofessional to Teacher Pathway Program to provide an expedited pathway for paraprofessionals to earn a Professional Educator License in a specific content area. Sets forth the Program criteria, the requirements for individuals for entry into the Program, and the adoption of rules by the State Board of Education. Provides that an institution of higher education approved to offer educator preparation programs may enter into a partnership agreement with a community college to offer an approved educator preparation program leading to educator licensure for individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0128
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurrence in Senate · May 31, 2025
46
Yes
10
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Education; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 013-001-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Loughran-Cappel
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 050-002-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Katie Stuart
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Laura Faver Dias
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000
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 084-031-000
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 26, 2025
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Education
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 014-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 046-010-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0128
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