Illinois · Senate Bill 2914 · 104th General Assembly

SCH CD-REMOVE/DISMISS TEACHERS

SB 2914 Sponsored by Meg Loughran Cappel Became law

  1. Introduced Jan 27, 2026
  2. In committee Jan 27, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Apr 16, 2026
  4. Passed the House May 21, 2026
  5. To the governor Jun 18, 2026
  6. Became law Jul 24, 2026

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. In a provision requiring a school board, before setting a hearing on charges stemming from causes that are considered remediable, to give a teacher reasonable warning, in writing, stating specifically the causes that, if not removed, may result in charges, allows a teacher to grieve the issuance of such warning pursuant to the applicable collective…

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Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. In a provision requiring a school board, before setting a hearing on charges stemming from causes that are considered remediable, to give a teacher reasonable warning, in writing, stating specifically the causes that, if not removed, may result in charges, allows a teacher to grieve the issuance of such warning pursuant to the applicable collective bargaining agreement to determine whether the board had just cause in issuing the warning. Requires the written warning to narrowly specify the nature of the alleged misconduct that needs to be remedied. Provides that under no circumstances may the written warning remain effective for longer than 4 years from the date of the issuance of the written warning. Requires the school district to use reasonable efforts to remove the written warning from the teacher's personnel file after the 4 years have elapsed or sooner if agreed to through the exclusive bargaining representative, with an exception. Effective immediately.

Every action

43 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Education · Senate Education
  5. CommitteeDo Pass Education; 014-000-000 · Senate Education
  6. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
  7. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  8. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  9. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education · Senate Assignments
  10. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 013-001-000 · Senate Education
  11. SenateSecond Reading
  12. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Loughran- Cappel
  13. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 16, 2026
  14. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 048-009-000
  15. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  16. HouseArrived in House
  17. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  18. HouseFirst Reading
  19. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  20. CommitteeAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  21. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
  22. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  23. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 007-002-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  24. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  25. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  26. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
  27. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
  28. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
  29. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
  30. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
  31. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  32. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  33. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
  34. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
  35. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  1. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  2. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 083-025-000
  3. SenatePassed Both Houses
  4. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date July 24, 2026
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0647

Roll calls

5 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 48–9
Apr 16, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 48 No 9 Not voting 2
Democrats: 38 yes, 0 no Republicans: 10 yes, 9 no
How each member voted

Yes · 48

No · 9

Not voting · 2

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 83–25
May 21, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 83 No 25 Not voting 10
Democrats: 71 yes, 0 no Republicans: 12 yes, 25 no
How each member voted

Yes · 83

No · 25

Not voting · 4

Excused · 6

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 10, 2026 Senate Education Education - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 14

Not voting · 1

 14–0
Apr 14, 2026 Senate Education Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Education - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 13

No · 1

Not voting · 1

 Passed 13–1
May 6, 2026 House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 7

No · 2

 Passed 7–2

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 13 cosponsors: 13 Democrats.

All 13 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.