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AI Summary
SB2909 prohibits the use of AI tools for scoring teacher evaluations but allows their use for administrative support.
Business Impact
If you evaluate teachers in Illinois, you must not use AI tools for scoring evaluations or face potential compliance issues.
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In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
SB2909 amends the Evaluation of Certified Employees Article of the Illinois School Code to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in teacher evaluations. It prohibits evaluators from using AI to assign scores or ratings, while allowing AI to assist in administrative tasks. This bill aims to ensure that professional judgment remains central to teacher evaluations.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits evaluators from using AI to assign scores or ratings in teacher evaluations.
- Allows AI to assist evaluators in administrative tasks.
- Maintains the importance of professional judgment in evaluations.
Latest Legislative Action
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 17)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony DeLuca D | Sponsor | HD-080 |
| Chapin Rose R | Sponsor | SD-051 |
| Christopher Belt D | Sponsor | SD-057 |
| Doris Turner D | Sponsor | SD-048 |
| Elgie Sims D | Sponsor | SD-017 |
Amendments (1)
Senate Amendment 001
Pending
2026-02-18
Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI tools are not used for scoring teacher evaluations.
Who: School district evaluators.
Penalty: Potential challenges in evaluation processes.
Who: School district evaluators.
Penalty: Potential challenges in evaluation processes.
Disclose any AI tool used in evaluations to the teacher.
Who: Evaluators.
Penalty: Failure to disclose may lead to compliance issues.
Who: Evaluators.
Penalty: Failure to disclose may lead to compliance issues.
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Full Legal Analysis
SB2909 introduces significant restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in the teacher evaluation process in Illinois. Specifically, it prohibits evaluators from using AI tools to assign numerical scores or qualitative ratings for any component of a teacher's evaluation, ensuring that human judgment remains paramount in these assessments. However, the bill does allow for the use of AI to support evaluators in administrative tasks, which could streamline certain processes without compromising the integrity of the evaluation itself.
Official Source
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