SCH CD-PROBATIONARY TEACHERS House SponsorsRep. Steve Davis-Robert Rita and Kurt M. Granberg 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/24-11from Ch. 122, par. 24-1130 ILCS 805/8.27 new Amends the School Code. In a provision concerning teachers in school districts other than the Chicago school district, makes the probationary period 2 (instead of 4) consecutive school terms before the teacher enters upon contractual continued service. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:105 ILCS 5/34-84from Ch. 122, par. 34-84In the Chicago school district, provides that the probationary period for a teacher first employed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall be 2 years (instead of 4 years). Provides that if the teacher is dismissed or discharged during the probationary period, the notice of dismissal or discharge and the general superintendent's written reasons for recommending the dismissal or discharge shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, by the board at least 45 days before the end of the probationary period. Provides that if the teacher has not had one year of full-time teaching experience before the beginning of a probationary period of 2 years, the board may at its option extend the probationary period for one additional year. 2/5/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Steve Davis 2/5/2003HouseFirst Reading 2/5/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/6/2003HouseAssigned to Elementary and Secondary Education Committee 2/14/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kurt M. Granberg 3/6/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Elementary and Secondary Education Committee 3/6/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary and Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote 3/6/2003HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary and Secondary Education Committee; 012-000-000 3/6/2003HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/26/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita 3/27/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Steve Davis 3/27/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Steve Davis 3/27/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 3/27/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee 4/4/2003HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die