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105 ILCS 5/21-23
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21 - Certification Of Teachers

Sec. 21-23. (Repealed).        (Source: P.A. 97-8, eff. 6-13-11. Repealed by P.A. 97-607, eff. 8-26-11.)
105 ILCS 5/21-23a
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21 - Certification Of Teachers

Sec. 21-23a. (Repealed).        (Source: P.A. 96-1551, eff. 7-1-11. Repealed by P.A. 97-607, eff. 8-26-11.)
105 ILCS 5/21-23b
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21 - Certification Of Teachers

Sec. 21-23b. (Repealed).        (Source: P.A. 87-1001. Repealed by P.A. 97-607, eff. 8-26-11.)
105 ILCS 5/21-24
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21 - Certification Of Teachers

Sec. 21-24. (Repealed).        (Source: P.A. 84-551. Repealed by P.A. 97-607, eff. 8-26-11.)
105 ILCS 5/21-25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21 - Certification Of Teachers

 (from Ch. 122, par. 21-25)Sec. 21-25. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 98-413, eff. 8-16-13. Repealed internally, eff. 6-30-13.)
105 ILCS 5/21-26
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21 - Certification Of Teachers

Sec. 21-26. (Repealed).        (Source: P.A. 84-126. Repealed by P.A. 95-793, eff. 1-1-09.)
105 ILCS 5/21-27
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21 - Certification Of Teachers

Sec. 21-27. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 97-607, eff. 8-26-11. Repealed internally, eff. 6-30-13.)
105 ILCS 5/21-28
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21 - Certification Of Teachers

Sec. 21-28. Special education teachers; certification.(a) In order to create a special education workforce with the broad-based knowledge necessary to educate students with a variety of disabilities, the State Board of Education and State Teacher Certification Board shall certify a special education teacher under one of the following:(1) Learning behavior specialist I.(2) Learning behavior specialist II.(3) Teacher of students who are blind or visually     impaired.(4) Teacher of students who are deaf or hard of     hearing.(5) Speech-language pathologist.(6) Early childhood special education teacher.(b) The State Board of Education is authorized to provide for the assignment of individuals to special education positions by short-term, emergency certification.  Short-term, emergency certification shall not be renewed.(c) The State Board of Education is authorized to use peremptory rulemaking, in accordance with Section 5-50 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, to place into the Illinois Administrative Code the certification policies and standards related to special education, as authorized under this Section, that the State Board has been required to implement pursuant to federal court orders dated February 27, 2001, August 15, 2001, and September 11, 2002 in the matter of Corey H., et al. v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago, et al.(Source: P.A. 97-227, eff. 1-1-12; 97-461, eff. 8-19-11; 97-813, eff. 7-13-12.)
105 ILCS 5/21-29
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21 - Certification Of Teachers

(105 ILCS 5/21-29)Sec. 21-29. (Repealed).        (Source: P.A. 95-938, eff. 8-29-08. Repealed by P.A. 97-607, eff. 8-26-11.)
105 ILCS 5/Art. 21A heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21A - New Teacher Induction and Mentoring

     ARTICLE 21A.     NEW TEACHER INDUCTION AND MENTORING
105 ILCS 5/21A-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21A - New Teacher Induction and Mentoring

Sec. 21A-5. Definitions. In this Article:"New teacher" means the holder of a professional educator license, as set  forth in Section 21B-20 of this Code, who is employed by a public school and who  has not previously participated in a new teacher induction and mentoring  program required by this Article, except as provided in Section 21A-25 of this  Code."Eligible applicant" or "eligible entity" means a regional office of education, an intermediate service center, an Illinois institution of higher education, a statewide organization representing teachers, a local education agency, or a public or private not-for-profit entity with experience providing professional learning, including mentoring, to early childhood educators."Public school" means any school operating pursuant to the authority of  this Code, including without limitation a school district, a charter school, a  cooperative or joint agreement with a governing body or board of control, and a  school operated by a regional office of education or State agency.  (Source: P.A. 101-643, eff. 6-18-20; 102-521, eff. 8-20-21.)
105 ILCS 5/21A-10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21A - New Teacher Induction and Mentoring

Sec. 21A-10. Development of program required.(a) Each eligible applicant shall develop a new teacher induction and mentoring program for first and second-year teachers that meets the requirements set forth in Section 21A-20 to assist new teachers in developing the skills and strategies necessary for instructional excellence, provided that funding is made available by the State Board of Education from an appropriation made for this purpose.(b) A public school that has a new teacher induction and mentoring program in existence before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly that does not meet the requirements set forth in Section 21A-20 may modify the program to meet the requirements of Section 21A-20 and may receive funding as described in Section 21A-25, provided that funding is made available by the State Board of Education from an appropriation made for this purpose.(c) Each school district shall decide, in conjunction with its exclusive bargaining representative, if any, whether to forgo modifications to a new teacher induction and mentoring program in existence before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly.If a district does not have a new teacher induction and mentoring program in existence before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly or if a district and the exclusive bargaining representative, if any, agree that an eligible entity would better serve the district's needs, the district and the exclusive bargaining representative, if any, shall jointly decide which eligible entity offers the most suitable program. The eligible entity shall include representatives from both the district and the exclusive bargaining representative in the program development discussions to ensure the program captures local need.   (Source: P.A. 102-521, eff. 8-20-21.)
105 ILCS 5/21A-15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21A - New Teacher Induction and Mentoring

Sec. 21A-15. Program establishment and implementation.(a) The State Board of Education shall establish a competitive State grant program to support  new teacher induction and mentoring programs. The program shall be available to eligible entities not less than every 3 years, subject to appropriation. The State Board shall prioritize funding based on the needs of students and school districts as it relates to teacher retention.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, by no later than the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year or by no later than the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year for eligible applicants that have been given an extension of time to develop a program under Section 21A-10, each eligible entity or 2 or more eligible entities acting jointly shall establish and implement a new teacher induction and mentoring program required to be developed under Section 21A-10.   (Source: P.A. 102-521, eff. 8-20-21.)
105 ILCS 5/21A-20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21A - New Teacher Induction and Mentoring

Sec. 21A-20. Program requirements. Each new teacher induction and  mentoring program must align with the standards established under Section 21A-20.5 and shall be based on a plan that at least does all of the  following:(1) Assigns a mentor teacher to each new teacher for     a period of at least 2 school years.(2) Aligns with the Illinois Culturally Responsive     Teaching and Leading Standards in Part 24 of Title 23 of the Illinois Administrative Code, content area standards, and applicable local school improvement and professional development plans, if any.(3) (Blank).(4) Describes the role of mentor teachers, the     criteria and process for their selection, and how they will be trained, provided that each mentor teacher shall demonstrate the best practices in teaching his or her respective field of practice. A mentor teacher may not directly or indirectly participate in the evaluation of a new teacher pursuant to Article 24A of this Code or the evaluation procedure of the public school.(5) Is designed to be available for both in-person     and virtual participation.  (Source: P.A. 102-521, eff. 8-20-21.)
105 ILCS 5/21A-20.5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21A - New Teacher Induction and Mentoring

Sec. 21A-20.5. Program standards.(a) The State Board of Education shall establish standards for new teacher induction and mentoring programs. In establishing these standards, the State Board shall seek input and feedback from stakeholders, including parents, students, and educators, who reflect the diversity of this State.(b) Any changes made to the standards established under subsection (a) must be approved by the Teaching Induction and Mentoring Advisory Group pursuant to Section 21A-25.5.   (Source: P.A. 102-521, eff. 8-20-21.)
105 ILCS 5/21A-25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21A - New Teacher Induction and Mentoring

Sec. 21A-25. Funding.(a) From a separate appropriation made for  the purposes of this Article, for each new teacher participating in a new  teacher  induction and mentoring program  that meets the requirements set forth in Section 21A-20 of this Code or  in an existing program that is in the process of transition to a program  that meets those requirements, the State Board of Education shall pay the eligible entity for the duration of the grant   for the purpose of  providing the following:(1) Mentor teacher compensation and new teacher     compensation.(2) Mentor teacher professional learning or new     teacher learning or both.(3) (Blank).(b) Each school district shall decide, in conjunction with its exclusive bargaining representative, if any, which eligible applicant offers the most suitable program. If a mentor teacher receives release time to support a new teacher, the total workload of other teachers regularly employed by the public school shall not increase in any substantial manner. If the appropriation is not included in the State budget, the State Board of Education is not required to implement programs established by this Article.   (Source: P.A. 102-521, eff. 8-20-21.)
105 ILCS 5/21A-25.5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21A - New Teacher Induction and Mentoring

Sec. 21A-25.5. Teaching Induction and Mentoring Advisory Group.(a) The State Board of Education shall create a Teaching Induction and Mentoring Advisory Group.  Members of the Advisory Group must represent the diversity of this State and possess the expertise needed to perform the work required to meet the goals of the programs set forth under Section 21A-20.(b) The members of the Advisory Group shall by appointed by the State Superintendent of Education and shall include all of the following members:(1) Four members representing teachers recommended by     a statewide professional teachers' organization.(2) Four members representing teachers recommended by     a different statewide professional teachers' organization.(3) Two members representing principals recommended     by a statewide organization that represents principals.(4) One member representing district superintendents     recommended by a statewide organization that represents district superintendents.(5) One member representing regional superintendents     of schools recommended by a statewide association that represents regional superintendents of schools.(6) One member representing a State-approved educator     preparation program at an Illinois institution of higher education recommended by the institution of higher education.The majority of the membership of the Advisory Group shall consist of practicing teachers.(c) The Advisory Group is responsible for approving any changes made to the standards established under Section 21A-20.5.   (Source: P.A. 102-521, eff. 8-20-21.)
105 ILCS 5/21A-30
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21A - New Teacher Induction and Mentoring

Sec. 21A-30. Evaluation of programs. The State Board of Education shall contract with an independent party, using funds from the relevant appropriation for new teacher induction and mentoring programs, to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the new teacher induction and mentoring programs established pursuant to this Article.  Reports from the evaluation shall be made available to stakeholders after 3 years of program implementation.  (Source: P.A. 101-643, eff. 6-18-20; 102-521, eff. 8-20-21.)
105 ILCS 5/21A-35
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21A - New Teacher Induction and Mentoring

(105 ILCS 5/21A-35)Sec. 21A-35. Rules. The State Board of Education, in consultation with  the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, shall adopt rules for the implementation  of this Article.  (Source: P.A. 101-643, eff. 6-18-20.)
105 ILCS 5/Art. 21B heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21B - Educator Licensure

 ARTICLE 21B.  EDUCATOR LICENSURE  (Source: P.A. 97-607, eff. 8-26-11.)
105 ILCS 5/21B-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21B - Educator Licensure

Sec. 21B-5. Licensure powers of the State Board of Education.(a) Recognizing that the education of our citizens is the single most important influence on the prosperity and success of this State and recognizing that new developments in education require a flexible approach to our educational system, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, shall have the power and authority to do all of the following:(1) Set standards for teaching, supervising, or     otherwise holding licensed employment in the public schools of this State and administer the licensure process as provided in this Article.(2) Approve, evaluate, and sanction educator     preparation programs.(3) Enter into agreements with other states relative     to reciprocal approval of educator preparation programs.(4) Establish standards for the issuance of new types     of educator licenses.(5) Establish a code of ethics for all educators.(6) Maintain a system of licensure examination     aligned with standards determined by the State Board of Education.(7) Take such other action relating to the     improvement of instruction in the public schools as is appropriate and consistent with applicable laws.(b) Only the State Board of Education, acting in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Article and rules, shall have the authority to issue or endorse any license required for teaching, supervising, or otherwise holding licensed  employment in the public schools; and no other State agency shall have any power or authority (i) to establish or prescribe any qualifications or other requirements applicable to the issuance or endorsement of any such license or (ii) to establish or prescribe any licensure or equivalent requirement that must be satisfied in order to teach, supervise, or hold licensed employment in the public schools.  (Source: P.A. 100-596, eff. 7-1-18.)
105 ILCS 5/21B-55
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21B - Educator Licensure

Sec. 21B-55. Alternative route to superintendent endorsement.(a)  The State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, may approve programs designed to provide an alternative route to superintendent endorsement on a Professional Educator License.(b)  Entities offering an alternative route to superintendent endorsement program must have the program approved by the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board.(c)  All programs approved under this Section shall be comprised of the following 3 phases:(1) A course of study offered on an intensive basis     in education management, governance, organization, and instructional and district planning.(2) The person's assignment to a full-time position     for one school year as a superintendent.(3) A comprehensive assessment of the person's     performance by school officials and a recommendation to the State Board of Education that the person be issued a superintendent endorsement on a Professional Educator License.(d) In order to serve as a superintendent under phase (2) of subsection (c) of this Section, an individual must be issued an alternative provisional superintendent endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations, to be valid for only one year of serving as a superintendent.  In order to receive the provisional alternative superintendent endorsement under this Section, an individual must meet all of the following requirements:(1)  Have graduated from a regionally accredited     college or university with a minimum of a master's degree in a management field.(2)  Have been employed for a period of at least 5     years in a management level position other than education.(3)  Have successfully completed phase (1) of     subsection (c) of this Section.(4)  Have passed a content area test for admission     into the program, as required by Section 21B-30 of this Code.(e)  Successful completion of an alternative route to superintendent endorsement program shall be deemed to satisfy any other supervisory, administrative, or management experience requirements established by law, and, once completed, an individual shall be eligible for a superintendent endorsement on a Professional Educator License.(f)  The State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, may adopt such rules as may be needed to establish and implement these alternative route to superintendent endorsement programs.  (Source: P.A. 100-596, eff. 7-1-18; 101-220, eff. 8-7-19.)
105 ILCS 5/21B-60
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21B - Educator Licensure

Sec. 21B-60. Principal preparation programs.(a) It is the policy of this State that an essential element of improving student learning is supporting and employing highly effective school principals in leadership roles who improve teaching and learning and increase academic achievement and the development of all students.(b) No later than September 1, 2014, recognized institutions approved by the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, to offer principal preparation programs must do all of the following:(1) Meet the standards and requirements for such     programs in accordance with this Section and any rules adopted by the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board.(2) Prepare candidates to meet required standards for     principal skills, knowledge, and responsibilities, which shall include a focus on instruction and student learning and which must be used for principal professional development, mentoring, and evaluation.(3) Include specific requirements for (i) the     selection and assessment of candidates, (ii) training in the evaluation of staff, (iii) an internship, and (iv) a partnership with one or more school districts or State-recognized, nonpublic schools in which the chief administrator is required to have the licensure necessary to be a principal in a public school in this State and in which a majority of the teachers are required to have the licensure necessary to be instructors in a public school in this State.(c) Candidates successfully completing a principal preparation program established pursuant to this Section shall obtain a principal endorsement on a Professional Educator License and are eligible to work as a principal or an assistant principal or in related or similar positions, as determined by the State Superintendent of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board.(d) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, may adopt such rules as may be necessary to implement and administer principal preparation programs under this Section.  (Source: P.A. 99-58, eff. 7-16-15.)
105 ILCS 5/21B-65
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 21B - Educator Licensure

Sec. 21B-65. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Individuals holding certification issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards shall be issued a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards designation on an existing Professional Educator License. The designation shall be issued automatically and added to an individual's Professional Educator License, and individuals need not submit an application.The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards designation must be issued only for the same validity period as the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, and the designation must be removed from the Professional Educator License when the educator no longer holds the certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.Beginning on July 1, 2013, individuals holding an Illinois National Board for Professional Teaching Standards endorsement issued pursuant to the requirements of Section 21-2 of this Code must have a current certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in order to maintain the Illinois National Board for Professional Teaching Standards endorsement.Any individual who, on or after July 1, 2012, has been issued a Master Certificate pursuant to Section 21-2 of this Code or a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards designation on a Professional Educator License pursuant to this Section may work as a teacher only in an area for which he or she holds the required Illinois endorsement.  Any individual who, prior to June 30, 2012, has been issued an endorsement for a particular area on a Master Certificate may work as a teacher in that area even without having been issued the required Illinois endorsement.  (Source: P.A. 97-607, eff. 8-26-11.)