Senate Sponsors: LIGHTFORD-MUNOZ-BOWLES-OBAMA-TROTTER. Short description: SCH CD-TEACHER CADET PROGRAM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code. Establishes the Teacher Cadet Program, to be operated by the State Board of Education, to introduce public secondary school students to the teaching profession. Requires the Board to develop a grant program that assists school districts chosen by the Board on a competitive basis in offering year long coursework designed to expose pupils to teaching careers and the education system. Provides that a participating school district shall receive a one-time grant of up to $5,000 for the start-up of the Program at its school site. Requires the Board to contract for an evaluation of the Program and to report on the evaluation to the General Assembly by January 1, 2004. Repeals these provisions on January 1, 2008. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status