SB2914Introduced in the Senate
SCH CD-REMOVE/DISMISS TEACHERS
Introduced by Meg Loughran Cappel, District 49
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. In a provision requiring a school board, before setting a hearing on charges stemming from causes that are considered remediable, to give a teacher reasonable warning, in writing, stating specifically the causes that, if not removed, may result in charges, requires the written warning to specify the nature of the alleged misconduct that needs to be remedied. Provides that nothing in the provisions precludes a board from asserting that the specific conduct alleged in the original warning is part of an alleged pattern of behavior, but any subsequent action must be reasonably related to the specific conduct alleged in the original warning. Allows the teacher to request and requires the teacher to be granted an opportunity to respond to the findings in the written warning, either in person or in writing before the board, prior to the board's formal vote to approve the warning. Provides that if the teacher is in disagreement with the final action of the board, the teacher may take the written warning to binding arbitration. Provides that the arbitrator shall have the power to render a decision on the written warning, which shall be final and binding on both parties. Provides that each party shall pay one-half of the cost of the arbitration proceedings and each party is entitled to representation of the party's choosing at all stages in this process. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0647
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
83
Yes
25
No
4
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
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 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 013-001-000
Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Loughran- Cappel
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 16, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 048-009-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 007-002-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 083-025-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 24, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0647
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