The Sangamon County Regional Office of Education would like to inform you of some MAJOR changes occurring in the State of Illinois. Senate Bill 1799 has now become Public Act 97-0607. This law revises the requirements for certification, endorsement, and assignment of teachers, school personnel and administrators. The below information is DRAFT FORMAT ONLY. The changes include the following:
- Illinois will be moving to a new system of certification (to be called licensure), as well as raising the fees for application and renewal fees for certificates and endorsements (see chart):
| New Fee Structure | Until Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 1, 2012 | July 1, 2013 | July 1, 2015 |
| Certificates | $30 | $75 | ||
| Licenses | $75 | $100 | ||
| Endorsement | $30 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Registration | $5/year ($25/ 5 yrs) |
$10/year ($50/ 5 yrs) |
$10/year |
$10/year |
| Out of State | $75 | $150 | $150 |
- Substitute Teacher Changes:
As of August 26, 2011, there is no limit on the number of days a person can substitute teach in ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT.- There is a limit of 90 days for a person to sub for a teacher with a sub license.
- There is a limit of 120 days for a teacher with a professional educator license to sub for a teacher.
- Retired certificate holders are limited to 100 days.
- People with lapsed certificates/licenses cannot substitute teach and cannot apply for a substitute teaching certificate.
- Lapsed Certificates
- As of August 26, 2011, a teacher whose certificate has expired and has not been renewed within 6 months of the expiration date will be considered to have a lapsed certificate and be required to complete 9 semester hours before the certificate will be reinstated.
- The hours must be in the content area and cannot be pedagogical in nature, or be applied towards another certificate or endorsement.
- All back fees will be required.
- If a certificate is lapsed, a teacher cannot be working or hold a positionrequiring a certificate.
- Coursework
- All professional education and content-area coursework required for the issuance of a certificate, endorsement, or approval must have passed with a grade no lower than a “C” or equivalent.
If you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our office. CLICK HERE FOR THE PRINTABLE VERSION OF THIS DOCUMENT.
