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 Bill Status of SB2357  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-EDUCATOR MISCONDUCT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Donald P. DeWitte, Brian W. Stewart, Rachelle Crowe and Jason Plummer

House Sponsors
(Rep. Fred Crespo - Michelle Mussman - Jeff Keicher - Avery Bourne, Katie Stuart, Thomas M. Bennett, Elizabeth Hernandez and Suzanne Ness)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  8/20/2021SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0552

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
40 ILCS 5/17-149.1from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 17-149.1
105 ILCS 5/10-21.9from Ch. 122, par. 10-21.9
105 ILCS 5/21B-75
105 ILCS 5/21B-80
105 ILCS 5/21B-85
105 ILCS 5/24-11from Ch. 122, par. 24-11
105 ILCS 5/24-14from Ch. 122, par. 24-14
105 ILCS 5/34-18.5from Ch. 122, par. 34-18.5
30 ILCS 805/8.45 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Chicago Teachers Article of the Illinois Pension Code to make changes concerning the criminal conviction of a teacher. Amends the School Code. Provides that the notification regarding the dismissal or resignation of an individual holding a Professional Educator License as a result of abuse or neglect of a child must include the Illinois Educator Identification Number of the license holder and a brief description of the misconduct alleged. Amends the Educator Licensure Article to provide for the suspension or revocation of an endorsement or approval. Provides that a homicide conviction is grounds for disqualification for educator licensure or suspension or revocation of a license. Makes changes in provisions concerning a license holder's criminal conviction. Amends the Employment of Teachers Article. Changes certain references concerning teacher certification to teacher licensure. Makes changes concerning the termination of contractual continued service by a teacher. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
40 ILCS 5/17-149.1

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Removes the provisions amending the Illinois Pension Code.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/26/2021SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
  2/26/2021SenateFirst Reading
  2/26/2021SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/7/2021SenateAssigned to Education
  4/16/2021SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 23, 2021
  4/20/2021SenateDo Pass Education; 013-000-000
  4/20/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 21, 2021
  4/21/2021SenateSecond Reading
  4/21/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 22, 2021
  4/22/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
  4/22/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  4/23/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  4/23/2021SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  4/23/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; DeWitte
  4/23/2021SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
  4/23/2021SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Brian W. Stewart
  4/26/2021SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachelle Crowe
  4/26/2021SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
  4/26/2021HouseArrived in House
  4/26/2021HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
  4/27/2021HouseFirst Reading
  4/27/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  5/4/2021HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
  5/11/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  5/11/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
  5/11/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Avery Bourne
  5/12/2021HouseDo Pass / Consent Calendar Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 023-000-000
  5/12/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar
  5/14/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  5/14/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
  5/18/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
  5/24/2021HouseSecond Reading - Consent Calendar
  5/24/2021HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Consent Calendar
  5/25/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Consent Calendar
  5/26/2021HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - First Day
  5/27/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Ness
  5/27/2021HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - Passed 116-000-000
  5/27/2021SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/25/2021SenateSent to the Governor
  8/20/2021SenateGovernor Approved
  8/20/2021SenateEffective Date January 1, 2022
  8/20/2021SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0552

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