LIGHTFORD. 105 ILCS 5/2-3.131 new 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, 2005. Repeals these provisions on January 1, 2009. Effective immediately. FEB-20-2001 S FIRST READING FEB-20-2001 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES FEB-21-2001 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE EDUCATION FEB-28-2001 S TO SUBCOMMITTEE FEB-28-2001 S COMMITTEE EDUCATION MAR-31-2001 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES JAN-07-2003 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary