SB2953 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PEN CD-TEACHERS-RE-EMPLOYMENT
Last Action
2/25/2026 - Senate: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
40 ILCS 5/16-118  from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 16-118
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that, through June 30, 2029 (instead of June 30, 2026), an annuitant may accept employment as a teacher without impairing his or her retirement status if that employment is not within the school year during which service was terminated and does not exceed 120 paid days or 600 paid hours in each school year, but not more than 100 paid days in the same classroom. Makes a conforming change. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/27/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
1/27/2026SenateFirst Reading
1/27/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/03/2026SenateAssigned to Education
2/24/2026SenateDo Pass Education; 012-000-000
2/24/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2026
2/25/2026SenateSecond Reading
2/25/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026