Senate Sponsors: WATSON. Short description: SCHCD-5 YR PROBATIONARY PERIOD Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code. Provides that all teachers who are first employed by a school district on or after July 1, 1997 and who have not already entered into contractual continued service shall have a 4 year probationary period. Effective July 1, 1997. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status