SB 3331 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

SCH CD-EDUCATOR PREP PROG INST

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Mar 4, 2026
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Do Pass Education; 013-000-000
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Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Education
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Feb 3, 2026
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Referred to Assignments
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Terri Bryant
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