SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is elevating standards of teaching in counties across the state by empowering the State Superintendent of Education to designate a regional office of education as a learning partner for a county.
“All of our students deserve the best teachers to help them throughout their educational career, and by elevating the standard of teaching, we are better preparing our students to continue their education or begin their career,” said Chung. “I am proud to support a bill that elevates the standard of teaching and, in turn, improves every student’s educational experience.”
Chung sponsored Senate Bill 1583 in the House of Representatives. The bill empowers the State Superintendent of Education to designate a regional office of education or intermediate service center as a learning partner to elevate the standard of teaching in their county. By designating a regional office, services can be provided to schools that have been identified as needing school improvement in a county, supporting schools throughout the state.
The bill also helps individuals attain short-term approval to become school support personnel by eliminating the requirement for individuals seeking short-term approval to take the content test prior to receiving approval to work. By eliminating this burdensome requirement, the vacancies for critical school support personnel can be more easily filled, providing more support to schools across the state.
Senate Bill 1583 received bipartisan support in the House and Senate and now goes to Gov. JB Pritzker for signature.
Rep. Sharon Chung
(D-Bloomington)
91st District
Springfield Office:
260-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5199
District Office:
216 N. Center St.,
Bloomington, IL 61701
309-808-2362