SR0117 - 104th General Assembly

IL MINORITY TEACHER SCHOLAR.
Last Action
2/18/2025 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Synopsis As Introduced
Affirms the importance and targeted value of the Minority Teachers of Illinois scholarship in increasing diversity in the teacher workforce. Celebrates the support that the Minority Teachers of Illinois scholarship has offered to aspiring teachers to date and the scholarship's role in growing the diversity of teacher preparation in Illinois. Urges the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to continue to administer the Minority Teachers of Illinois scholarship in order to support aspiring teachers of color to enter the teaching profession. Urges the State of Illinois and its entities to continue to support efforts grounded in research and data that increase the diversity of the educator workforce in order to improve outcomes for all students in this State.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/18/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary
2/18/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments