Bill Status of SB 3215   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  HIGHR ED-STUDENT TEACH STIPEND

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Doris Turner-Cristina Castro and David Koehler

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  5/3/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
110 ILCS 205/9.44 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Board of Higher Education shall create a student teaching stipend program to alleviate the financial burden of student teaching, to encourage students to pursue teaching careers to alleviate this State's teacher shortage, and to encourage teachers to be matched with student teachers. Provides that, subject to available appropriations, the Board shall disburse to each educator preparation program funds to distribute to each eligible student a stipend of up to $10,000 per semester for up to 2 consecutive semesters, plus additional funds to pay the direct costs of operating the stipend program. Provides that, subject to available appropriations, the Board shall disburse to each educator preparation program funds to distribute to each eligible cooperating teacher a stipend of up to $2,000 per semester for up to 2 consecutive semesters per academic year, plus additional funds to pay the direct costs of operating the stipend program. Sets forth provisions concerning the distribution of funds to eligible students and eligible cooperating teachers. Provides that an educator preparation program may not prohibit an eligible student or an eligible cooperating teacher from participating in the stipend program or receiving a stipend from the stipend program. Sets forth provisions concerning cooperating teacher training. Provides that, subject to available appropriations, the Board, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, shall submit a report evaluating the impact of the stipend program on educator preparation programs to the General Assembly and Governor on or before June 30, 2028. Provides for rulemaking. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
  2/6/2024SenateFirst Reading
  2/6/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/22/2024SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  3/8/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  3/12/2024SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Education
  3/15/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
  4/5/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
  5/3/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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