SCH CD-TEACHER CERT-TESTS Senate SponsorsSen. Kimberly A. Lightford House Sponsors(Rep. Michael K. Smith) 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/21-1afrom Ch. 122, par. 21-1a105 ILCS 5/21-10from Ch. 122, par. 21-10Amends the Teacher Certification Article of the School Code. Removes a provision that provides that a person who holds a valid and comparable out-of-state certificate is not required to take the tests of basic skills and subject matter knowledge. Removes a provision that requires a provisional certificate holder to pass the examinations set forth by the State Board of Education within 9 months. Removes a provision that provides that a failure to pass the tests of basic skills and subject matter knowledge shall result in cancellation of a provisional certificate. Effective July 1, 2008. 2/15/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 2/15/2008SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2008SenateReferred to Rules 3/5/2008SenateAssigned to Education 3/13/2008SenateDo Pass Education; 006-000-000 3/13/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2008 4/16/2008SenateSecond Reading 4/16/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 17, 2008 4/17/2008SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 4/17/2008HouseArrived in House 4/17/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 5/1/2008HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith 5/5/2008HouseFirst Reading 5/5/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die