HB 2523 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

SCH CD-ED LICENSE-MONTESSORI

Summary
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. By June 1, 2026, requires the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, to establish, by rule, a Montessori education endorsement to be added to a Professional Educator License. Requires the rules adopted by the State Board of Education to outline the requirements for obtaining the endorsement. Provides that these provisions are inoperative on and after January 1, 2027.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Mar 4, 2025
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Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
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Feb 4, 2025
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Referred to Rules Committee
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Jaime Andrade
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