SB4001 - 104th General Assembly

SCH CD-SUB BACKGROUND CHECK
Last Action
2/24/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Appropriations- Education
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Chapin Rose
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/10-21.9from Ch. 122, par. 10-21.9
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Creates the Substitute Teacher Background Check Task Force to research and identify paths through legislation, rules, and communication processes to expedite the background check process and provide reciprocity concerning background checks for licensed substitute teachers in the State to teach in school districts across Regional Offices of Education jurisdictions without having to complete multiple background checks. Sets forth meeting requirements, membership, administrative support, and compensation. Requires the Task Force to submit its findings in a report on or before October 31, 2026 to the State Board of Education and the General Assembly. Dissolves the Task Force upon submission of its report. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
2/06/2026 Senate First Reading
2/06/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/24/2026 Senate Assigned to Appropriations- Education
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
4/24/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026