Illinois House Bill 1235

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 10 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-10 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Amends the School Code. Requires school districts with a population of 3,000 or more students to interview a minimum percentage of minority candidates for teaching positions. Exempts teaching positions within an English as a Second Language program from the requirement. Sets forth the formula for the school district to use to calculate the minimum percentage required. Provides that if the school district is unable to interview the required minimum percentage of minority candidates for 2 consecutive years, the school district must implement a program for school district employees interested in obtaining a Professional Educator License. Effective immediately.

SCH CD-MINORITY CANDIDATES

Rep. Maurice West [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2025-01-10	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
105	5	10-20.88	New Code	See Bill Text
105	5	34-18.88	New Code	See Bill Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1235&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1235.htm