House Sponsors: GILES. Short description: TEACHER INDUCTION & MENTORING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code. Requires that (i) by the beginning of the 2003-2004 school year, each school designated as a low-performing school by the State Board of Education and (ii) by the 2005-2006 school year, all school districts must establish and administer an induction and mentoring program to assist new teachers in developing the skills and strategies necessary for instructional excellence. Requires a plan to be developed for the program and includes requirements that the plan must comply with. Provides for State assistance, including grants to school districts for implementation of their plans. Provides for the compilation and analysis of statewide data on these programs and a statewide evaluation of these programs by the State Board of Education. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status