SCH CD-EDUCATOR PREP PROG INST
- Introduced Feb 3, 2026
- In committee Feb 3, 2026
- Passed the Senate Next
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Allows an institution of higher education approved to offer educator preparation programs to pursue accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Provides that an institution of higher education that receives and retains CAEP accreditation may forgo the State reauthorization process. Requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules for the reauthorization of a CAEP-accredited institution of higher education.
Every action
12 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Terri Bryant
- SenateFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeAssigned to Education · Senate Education
- CommitteeDo Pass Education; 013-000-000 · Senate Education
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026
- SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
- SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
- SenateSecond Reading
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2026
- CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Senate Education | Education - Do Pass | 13–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Republican.
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Terri BryantR Primary sponsor · District 58
All 1 cosponsor
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.