LIGHTFORD-MUNOZ-BOWLES-OBAMA-TROTTER. 105 ILCS 5/2-3.131 new Amends the School Code. Establishes the Teacher Cadet Program, to be operated by the State Board of Education, to introduce public secondary school students to the teaching profession. Requires the Board to develop a grant program that assists school districts chosen by the Board on a competitive basis in offering year long coursework designed to expose pupils to teaching careers and the education system. Provides that a participating school district shall receive a one-time grant of up to $5,000 for the start-up of the Program at its school site. Requires the Board to contract for an evaluation of the Program and to report on the evaluation to the General Assembly by January 1, 2004. Repeals these provisions on January 1, 2008. Effective immediately. 00-02-09 S FIRST READING 00-02-09 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 00-02-09 S ADDED AS A CHIEF CO-SPONSOR MUNOZ 00-02-09 S ADDED AS A CHIEF CO-SPONSOR BOWLES 00-02-10 S ADDED AS A CHIEF CO-SPONSOR OBAMA 00-02-15 S ADDED AS A CHIEF CO-SPONSOR TROTTER 01-01-09 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary