HB5321 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH CD-TEACHER SALARY-CONT ED
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Katie Stuart
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/24-8.2 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. Provides that beginning with continuing education coursework commenced on or after July 1, 2026, a school district, special education cooperative, or other public educational employer may recognize graduate-level continuing education coursework for purposes of salary advancement or lane changes only if the continuing education coursework meets specified requirements. Provides that nothing in the provisions impairs the ability of the parties to a collective bargaining agreement to negotiate salary schedules or compensation structures, as long as any graduate-level continuing education coursework recognized for salary advancement or lane changes complies with those specified requirements. Allows the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Board of Higher Education, to adopt rules as necessary to implement the provisions. Effective July 1, 2026.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee