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HB1235 - 104th General Assembly

SCH CD-MINORITY CANDIDATES
Last Action
1/28/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/10-20.88 new
105 ILCS 5/34-18.88 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Requires school districts with a population of 3,000 or more students to interview a minimum percentage of minority candidates for teaching positions. Exempts teaching positions within an English as a Second Language program from the requirement. Sets forth the formula for the school district to use to calculate the minimum percentage required. Provides that if the school district is unable to interview the required minimum percentage of minority candidates for 2 consecutive years, the school district must implement a program for school district employees interested in obtaining a Professional Educator License. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/10/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
1/28/2025 House First Reading
1/28/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee