105 ILCS 5/21A-5

Current through Public Act 103-1059
Section 105 ILCS 5/21A-5 - Definitions

In this Article:

"New teacher" means the holder of a professional educator license, as set forth in Section 21B-20 of this Code, who is employed by a public school and who has not previously participated in a new teacher induction and mentoring program required by this Article, except as provided in Section 21A-25 of this Code.

"Eligible applicant" or "eligible entity" means a regional office of education, an intermediate service center, an Illinois institution of higher education, a statewide organization representing teachers, a local education agency, or a public or private not-for-profit entity with experience providing professional learning, including mentoring, to early childhood educators.

"Public school" means any school operating pursuant to the authority of this Code, including without limitation a school district, a charter school, a cooperative or joint agreement with a governing body or board of control, and a school operated by a regional office of education or State agency.

105 ILCS 5/21A-5

Amended by P.A. 102-0521,§ 5, eff. 8/20/2021.
Amended by P.A. 101-0643,§ 5, eff. 6/18/2020.
Added by P.A. 093-0355, § 5, eff. 1/1/2004.