SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUATION-AI
Prohibits AI from scoring or rating teachers in evaluations, allowing AI only for administrative support.
Sponsor
Christopher Belt (D)
Introduced
Jan 27, 2026
Cosponsors
19
Latest action · Jul 10, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0565
Where it stands
AI Summary
The bill amends Illinois' School Code to bar evaluators from using artificial‑intelligence tools to assign numerical scores or qualitative ratings in teacher evaluations. AI may still be used for routine administrative tasks. It targets principals, administrators and other evaluators, aiming to keep professional judgment in human hands.
Official description
Amends the Evaluation of Certified Employees Article of the School Code. Prohibits an evaluator from using an artificial intelligence tool to assign a numerical score or qualitative rating for any component of a teacher's evaluation or any evaluation task that requires professional judgment. However, allows an artificial intelligence tool to be used to support the evaluator in administrative tasks.
Recent activity
Jul 10, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0565
Jul 6, 2026
Sent to the Governor
May 27, 2026 · House
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000
May 27, 2026 · Senate
Passed Both Houses
May 25, 2026 · House
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
May 25, 2026 · House
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
May 25, 2026 · House
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
May 22, 2026 · House
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
Cosponsors
19 totalFree for citizens. Alerts when this bill moves, plus AI summaries and predictions.