Illinois HB 4792: SCH CD-TEACH EXCELLENC PROGRAM
Status: Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt (as of 2026-04-27)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 4792
Sponsors: Laura Faver Dias, Mary Edly-Allen, Carol Ammons, Christopher Belt, Katie Stuart, Kevin John Olickal, Sharon Chung
Bill Text
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