SB2773Introduced in the Senate
PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
Introduced by Meg Loughran Cappel, District 49
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Changes the requirements for issuance of a paraprofessional educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations as follows: Requires the applicant to be at least 18 years of age and using the Educator License with Stipulations exclusively for grades prekindergarten through 8 until the individual reaches the age of 19 years or be 19 years of age or older and otherwise meet the criteria for a paraprofessional educator endorsement. Requires the applicant to also meet at least one of the following requirements: (i) hold a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and pass a paraprofessional competency test; (ii) hold an associate degree or a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or (iii) if applicable, have been issued a short-term approval for paraprofessionals and have been employed as a paraprofessional educator for each year the short-term approval is valid, have paid the required license renewal fee, and have been determined by the school district to have met specified competencies. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0631
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
111
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
112 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | 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 |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Do Pass Education; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Loughran-Cappel
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 008-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
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 111-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
Sent to the Governor
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0631
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