SCH CD-MINORITY CANDIDATES
Summary
Amends the School Code. Requires school districts with a population of 3,000 or more students to interview a minimum percentage of minority candidates for teaching positions. Exempts teaching positions within an English as a Second Language program from the requirement. Sets forth the formula for the school district to use to calculate the minimum percentage required. Provides that if the school district is unable to interview the required minimum percentage of minority candidates for 2 consecutive years, the school district must implement a program for school district employees interested in obtaining a Professional Educator License. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2020
Last action Jun 23, 2020
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Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jun 23, 2020
Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2020
Committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School
lower
Jan 8, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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