House Sponsors: MITCHELL,JERRY-WOOLARD-HOEFT-O'CONNOR-BOLAND, GILES, GASH, FEIGENHOLTZ, FLOWERS, BRUNSVOLD AND MEYER. Senate Sponsors: SIEBEN Short description: PROFESSNL TCHR STANDARDS BOARD Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code. Creates the Professional Teacher Standards Board consisting of 23 members appointed by the Governor to administer the Article of the School Code governing the certification of teachers and other certificated school personnel and the approval of teacher and administrator preparation programs. Gives the Professional Teacher Standards Board all powers and duties currently exercised by the State Board of Education and the State Teacher Certification Board with respect to administration of the certification and program approval process, and abolishes the State Teacher Certification Board. Authorizes the Professional Teacher Standards Board to employ an Executive Director and such other staff members as are necessary to exercise its powers and duties and carry out its functions. Provides that a Standard Certificate may be renewed every 7 (instead of 5) years based on proof of professional development (instead of on proof of continuing education or professional development). Amends the Higher Education Student Assis- tance Act, the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, and the Profes- sional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2000. FISCAL NOTE (State Board of Education) There would be costs associated with the creation of a new agency, including hiring and training new staff. STATE MANDATES NOTE (State Board of Education) Same as SBE fiscal note. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Makes technical changes to include the most recent underlying statutes. Requires the Professional Teacher Standards Board to report to the General Assembly and the Governor with recommendations for further changes and improvements to the teacher certification system no later than January 1, 2001 and on an annual basis until January 1, 2003. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2000, the Professional Teacher Standards Board shall implement and administer the system of certification for teachers. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status