SCH CD-TEACHING EXCELLENCE House SponsorsRep. William "Will" Davis-Katie Stuart-Dave Vella-Mary E. Flowers-Sue Scherer, Marcus C. Evans, Jr. and Sonya M. Harper Senate Sponsors(Sen. Christopher Belt-Doris Turner, Jil Tracy, Robert F. Martwick-Meg Loughran Cappel, Javier L. Cervantes, Paul Faraci, Adriane Johnson, Mary Edly-Allen-Dale Fowler-Michael E. Hastings, Rachel Ventura, Andrew S. Chesney, Elgie R. Sims, Jr., Laura M. Murphy and David Koehler) 6/30/2023HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0207 105 ILCS 5/21B-70 Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning the Illinois Teaching Excellence Program, provides that in addition to other monetary assistance and incentives, if adequate funds are available, retention bonuses of $4,000 per year for 2 consecutive years shall be awarded to National Board certified teachers employed in hard-to-staff schools. This bonus shall be distributed to the respective school district or directly to the qualified educators. Provides that the State Board of Education's annual budget shall set out a separate line item for the appropriation of this bonus.House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning incentives for teachers if adequate funds are available, provides for an annual retention bonus of $4,000 per year for 2 consecutive years for National Board certified teachers employed in hard-to-staff schools. Provides that funds must be disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis. 2/17/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis 2/17/2023HouseFirst Reading 2/17/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/28/2023HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools 3/8/2023HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000 3/10/2023HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/15/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart 3/16/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis 3/16/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/20/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools 3/22/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 007-000-000 3/22/2023HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/22/2023HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 3/23/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella 3/23/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 3/23/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer 3/23/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. 3/23/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper 3/24/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/24/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/24/2023HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 090-009-000 3/27/2023SenateArrive in Senate 3/27/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/27/2023SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt 3/27/2023SenateFirst Reading 3/27/2023SenateReferred to Assignments 4/18/2023SenateAssigned to Education 4/26/2023SenateDo Pass Education; 013-000-000 4/26/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 27, 2023 4/26/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner 4/27/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy 4/27/2023SenateSecond Reading 4/27/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 2, 2023 4/27/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick 5/1/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel 5/2/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes 5/10/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci 5/10/2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 5/10/2023HousePassed Both Houses 5/10/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson 5/10/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen 5/10/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler 5/10/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 5/10/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney 5/15/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 5/18/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy 5/25/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 6/8/2023HouseSent to the Governor 6/30/2023HouseGovernor Approved 6/30/2023HouseEffective Date January 1, 2024 6/30/2023HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0207