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AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of AI tools for scoring teacher evaluations while allowing their use for administrative support.
Business Impact
If you use AI for scoring teacher evaluations, you must cease this practice by the bill's enactment date or face penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
SB 2909 seeks to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in teacher evaluations within Illinois schools. It explicitly prohibits evaluators from using AI to assign scores or ratings that require p
Key Provisions
- Prohibits AI tools from being used to assign scores or ratings in teacher evaluations.
- Allows AI tools to assist in administrative tasks related to evaluations.
- Emphasizes the necessity of professional judgment in teacher evaluations.
Latest Legislative Action
Passed Both Houses
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 19)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Christopher Belt | Primary |
| Mary Beth Canty | Primary |
| Anthony DeLuca | Cosponsor |
| Chapin Rose | Cosponsor |
| Doris Turner | Cosponsor |
Roll Call Votes
Education, Amendment 1 ·
Mar 3, 2026
12 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Education ·
Feb 17, 2026
12 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure no AI tools are used for scoring teacher evaluations.
Who: School evaluators and administrators.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Not specified.
Who: School evaluators and administrators.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Not specified.
Utilize AI tools only for administrative support tasks.
Who: School evaluators and administrators.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Not specified.
Who: School evaluators and administrators.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Not specified.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
SB 2909 amends the Evaluation of Certified Employees Article of the School Code in Illinois. It specifically prohibits evaluators from using artificial intelligence tools to assign numerical scores or
Official Source
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