SCH CD-EDUCATOR PREP PROG INST Senate SponsorsSen. Terri Bryant 3/4/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026 105 ILCS 5/21B-105Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Allows an institution of higher education approved to offer educator preparation programs to pursue accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Provides that an institution of higher education that receives and retains CAEP accreditation may forgo the State reauthorization process. Requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules for the reauthorization of a CAEP-accredited institution of higher education. 2/3/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Terri Bryant 2/3/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/3/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Education 3/4/2026SenateDo Pass Education; 013-000-000 3/4/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026