The bill amends the Revised School Code to clarify the responsibilities of the superintendent of public instruction regarding the issuance of teaching licenses, certificates, and endorsements. It specifies that the superintendent shall only issue these credentials to individuals who have passed the required examinations and met reading credit requirements, with a focus on the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities. Additionally, the bill allows for the acceptance of equivalent examinations for individuals holding teaching certificates from other states, countries, or federally recognized Indian tribes, provided they have successfully taught for at least three years in a valid position.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions for issuing additional endorsements and temporary teaching certificates, as well as mandates the development of subject area examinations based on criteria recommended by a committee of education professionals. It also requires the superintendent to submit annual reports on the examination process and financial statements related to examination fees. The language of the bill includes several insertions and deletions to refine the existing legal framework, such as changing pronouns for inclusivity and updating the fee structure for examinations.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1531
As Passed by the House: 380.1531