SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) has filed two bills to improve teacher recruitment in Illinois.
“As the son of a teacher who spent over 30 years in the classroom, I know firsthand the value of promoting and supporting educators,” said Rep. Davis. “It’s why I filed these bills – to tackle Illinois’ teacher shortage.”
House Bill 1101 increases funding for the Teach Illinois Scholarship Program, encouraging students pursuing education degrees in Illinois to stay and teach in communities facing critical shortages.
House Bill 1112 updates licensing requirements, allowing individuals with extensive hands-on experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, or Trade (METT) to earn an Educator License without a bachelor’s degree. This bill not only fills critical teaching gaps but also expands career pathways for young people choosing a route other than college.
“We desperately need more teachers to equip the next generation workforce,” Davis added. “These bills will help remove barriers holding back recruitment and bring more qualified educators into our classrooms.”
For more information about Representative Davis, visit RepJedDavis.com.
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