SB3913Introduced in the Senate
SCH CD-LICENSE ENDORSEMENT
Introduced by David Koehler, District 46
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. In a provision regarding endorsements on Professional Educator Licenses, provides for a special education endorsement in the area of deaf-hard of hearing with sign proficiency.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Education Committee · March 3, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Mike Porfirio | 11 | Yes |
| Willie Preston | 16 | Yes |
| Adriane Johnson | 30 | Yes |
| Mary Edly-Allen | 31 | Yes |
| Craig Wilcox | 32 | Yes |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | Yes |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | 49 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Do Pass Education; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 10, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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