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Yes: 139 • No: 42
IllinoisSB2913104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUATION PLAN
Sponsored By: Kimberly A. Lightford (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Amends the Evaluation of Certified Employees Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, if a school district and its teachers cannot reach agreement over the decision on whether to incorporate the use of data and indicators on student growth as a factor in rating teaching performance into a teacher evaluation plan and there is no collective bargaining agreement that includes or incorporates by reference the teacher evaluation plan, then the student growth component shall be removed from the teacher evaluation plan. Effective immediately.
assignmentseducationelementary & secondary education: administration, licensing & charter schools
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Evaluation plans for all certified teachers
The law defines a teacher as any school employee who must be certified. Every Illinois district must create an evaluation plan for all teachers. Districts must do this with teachers or their union. This sets who is covered and ensures teacher input in the plan.
Rules for teacher evaluation committees
If the joint committee cannot agree within 90 days, a district with 500,000+ people may use its last best proposal. The joint committee must meet at least once a year to review and improve the evaluation plan. These committee meetings are not open under the Open Meetings Act. The law does not add student growth decisions to the list of required bargaining topics.
Student growth in teacher ratings changes
Until July 1, 2025, districts must use student growth as a major factor in teacher ratings. Plans must list the growth measures, methods, and weights. Beginning July 1, 2025, districts may choose to use student growth, using a joint committee with equal members from the district and teachers. Starting July 1, 2026, if there is no agreement and no contract covering student growth, that part is removed.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kimberly A. Lightford
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Anthony DeLuca
Democratic • House
Doris Turner
Democratic • Senate
Joyce Mason
Democratic • House
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Ram Villivalam
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/21/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 78 • No: 31
House vote • 5/6/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools;
Yes: 6 • No: 3
Senate vote • 4/15/2026
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 44 • No: 6
Senate vote • 3/11/2026
Do Pass as Amended Education;
Yes: 11 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0646
7/24/2026SenateEffective Date July 24, 2026
7/24/2026SenateGovernor Approved
7/24/2026SenateSent to the Governor
6/18/2026SenatePassed Both Houses
5/21/2026SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 078-031-000
5/21/2026HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
5/20/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/19/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/19/2026HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
5/8/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5/7/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 006-003-000
5/6/2026HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
5/4/2026HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Laura Faver Dias
5/1/2026HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
4/27/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
4/17/2026HouseFirst Reading
4/17/2026HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
4/17/2026HouseArrived in House
4/15/2026HouseThird Reading - Passed; 044-006-000
4/15/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 26, 2026
3/25/2026SenateSecond Reading
3/25/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
3/24/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
3/19/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
3/11/2026Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
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