HB2793 - 104th General Assembly

SCH CD-TEACHERS-EVALUATIONS
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/2-3.25gfrom Ch. 122, par. 2-3.25g
105 ILCS 5/24-9.5 new
105 ILCS 5/24-11from Ch. 122, par. 24-11
105 ILCS 5/24A-5from Ch. 122, par. 24A-5
105 ILCS 5/34-84from Ch. 122, par. 34-84
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Provides that, on and after September 1, 2026, all teacher evaluation ratings on record as "excellent", "proficient", or "needs improvement" are considered "effective" and all teacher evaluation ratings on record as "unsatisfactory" are considered "ineffective" for the purposes of the Employment of Teachers Article. Makes other changes concerning the waiver or modification of mandates; school report cards; license suspension or revocation; contractual continued service; removal or dismissal of teachers; an optional alternative evaluative dismissal process; the content of evaluation plans; the appointment and promotion of teachers in Chicago; and alternative procedures for teacher evaluation, remediation, and removal in Chicago. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
2/06/2025 House First Reading
2/06/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025 House Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
3/21/2025 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee