HB2793 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH CD-TEACHERS-EVALUATIONS
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/2-3.25g  from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.25g
105 ILCS 5/10-17a  
105 ILCS 5/21B-75  
105 ILCS 5/24-9.5 new  
105 ILCS 5/24-11  from Ch. 122, par. 24-11
105 ILCS 5/24-12  
105 ILCS 5/24-16.5  
105 ILCS 5/24A-5  from Ch. 122, par. 24A-5
105 ILCS 5/24A-5.5  
105 ILCS 5/34-84  from Ch. 122, par. 34-84
105 ILCS 5/34-85c  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Provides that, on and after September 1, 2026, all teacher evaluation ratings on record as "excellent", "proficient", or "needs improvement" are considered "effective" and all teacher evaluation ratings on record as "unsatisfactory" are considered "ineffective" for the purposes of the Employment of Teachers Article. Makes other changes concerning the waiver or modification of mandates; school report cards; license suspension or revocation; contractual continued service; removal or dismissal of teachers; an optional alternative evaluative dismissal process; the content of evaluation plans; the appointment and promotion of teachers in Chicago; and alternative procedures for teacher evaluation, remediation, and removal in Chicago. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
2/06/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee