State lawmakers are working on legislation to further address the teacher shortage in Illinois. The problem is serious, especially in hard to staff areas say supporters. A bill from Senator Meg Loughran-Cappel of Shorewood extends the number of days that substitute teachers filling an emergency vacancy can work in the classroom. Another provides monetary incentives for teachers who mentor their newer colleagues.
“Providing this compensation to educators who continuously work, to uplift and guide newer teachers, will encourage them to stay in the profession, benefitting our students the most.”
A third bill sets up four thousand dollar a year retention bonuses to be given for two consecutive years to teachers working in underserved schools.
***Courtesy of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services***
