Senate Sponsors: CRONIN. Short description: SCH CD-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMNT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Teacher Certification Article of the School Code. Prohibits a school district from offering as a continuing professional development activity any conference, workshop, institute, seminar, or symposium. Prohibits a teacher from engaging in continuing professional development activities that conflict with the teacher's duties and responsibilities in the classroom during normal school hours. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status