Bill Status of HB 4173   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  EDUC-TRADE COURSES-METT

House Sponsors
Rep. Jed Davis-La Shawn K. Ford, Kevin Schmidt, Brandun Schweizer, Dan Caulkins, Travis Weaver and Martin McLaughlin

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/21A-5
105 ILCS 5/21B-20
110 ILCS 148/10
110 ILCS 148/15
110 ILCS 148/80

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Allows a METT Educator District License for teaching a course in manufacturing, engineering, technology, or a trade (METT) to be issued to an applicant who has at least 10,000 working hours in a trade. Provides that a METT Educator District License may be issued to qualified individuals who have not obtained a bachelor's degree or an equivalent number of hours in an educational program at an institution of higher education. Provides that a METT Educator District License is valid until June 30 immediately following 5 years of the license being issued and may be renewed. Provides that a METT Educator District License is valid only for the teaching of a course that the State Board of Education has identified as related to the work experience of the licensee. Sets forth other provisions regarding the license. Amends the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act. Provides that the State Board of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity or the Department of Labor, shall expand a database to identify METT labor shortages. Provides that by July 1, 2026, school districts in identified regions shall be notified by the State Board and shall participate in a College and Career Pathway Endorsement program and offer a METT endorsement. Makes other changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  10/13/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis
  10/18/2023HouseFirst Reading
  10/18/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  10/30/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  1/31/2024HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
  2/1/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
  2/1/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
  2/2/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins
  2/5/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
  2/6/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
  2/20/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis
  2/20/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/5/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/5/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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