SCH CD-TEACHER SALARY-CONT ED House SponsorsRep. Katie Stuart 3/20/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 105 ILCS 5/24-8.2 new Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. Provides that beginning with continuing education coursework commenced on or after July 1, 2026, a school district, special education cooperative, or other public educational employer may recognize graduate-level continuing education coursework for purposes of salary advancement or lane changes only if the continuing education coursework meets specified requirements. Provides that nothing in the provisions impairs the ability of the parties to a collective bargaining agreement to negotiate salary schedules or compensation structures, as long as any graduate-level continuing education coursework recognized for salary advancement or lane changes complies with those specified requirements. Allows the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Board of Higher Education, to adopt rules as necessary to implement the provisions. Effective July 1, 2026. 2/5/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart 2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/4/2026HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools 3/19/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 008-000-000 3/20/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate