SB3877 - 104th General Assembly

SCH CD-TEACHER SALARY-CONT ED
Last Action
2/06/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/24-8.2 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. Provides that beginning with continuing education coursework commenced on or after July 1, 2026, a school district, special education cooperative, or other public educational employer may recognize graduate-level continuing education coursework for purposes of salary advancement or lane changes only if the continuing education coursework meets specified requirements. Provides that nothing in the provisions impairs the ability of the parties to a collective bargaining agreement to negotiate salary schedules or compensation structures, as long as any graduate-level continuing education coursework recognized for salary advancement or lane changes complies with those specified requirements. Allows the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Board of Higher Education, to adopt rules as necessary to implement the provisions. Effective July 1, 2026.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
2/06/2026 Senate First Reading
2/06/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments