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SR 308

JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- REFERENDUM ON LINE ITEM VETO

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Burke and 5 co-sponsors

Declares Sept 2, 2025 as NBCT Recognition Day in Illinois to honor NBCTs and raise awareness of their impact on students, especially in high-needs schools.

03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · SR 308

Summary — SR 308: National Board Certified Teachers Recognition Day

Status: Resolution adopted (resolution)
Introduced: March 20, 2025
Sponsors (as listed): Larry Walker, III; Randy Robertson; Matt Brass; Jason Anavitarte; Steve Gooch; John F. Kennedy; Christopher Belt

Purpose and intent

SR 308 is a commemorative resolution declaring September 2, 2025, as "National Board Certified Teachers Recognition Day" in Illinois. The resolution recognizes the 25th anniversary of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification activity in Illinois, celebrates National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs), and affirms the State’s support for advanced professional standards in teaching.

Key provisions

  • Declares September 2, 2025, as National Board Certified Teachers Recognition Day in Illinois in honor of the 25th anniversary of National Board Certification activity in the State.
  • Recognizes the role and accomplishments of NBCTs in improving instruction, leadership, and student outcomes (with particular emphasis on impacts in high-needs and Title I schools).
  • Highlights Illinois’ support of NBCTs through candidate subsidies, incentives, and recognition programs.
  • Requests that suitable copies of the resolution be presented to:
    • The Governor of Illinois,
    • The State Superintendent of Education,
    • The National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University,
    • The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: NBCTs, candidates for National Board Certification, school districts (including Title I and high-needs schools), teacher preparation and professional development entities, and organizations that support NBPTS work in Illinois (e.g., Illinois State University’s National Board Resource Center).
  • No regulatory, statutory, or funding changes are created—this is a ceremonial resolution intended to recognize and promote the value of NBCTs.

Notable facts cited in the resolution

  • Illinois is described as being among the nation’s top states with over 7,000 NBCTs working across public schools, charter schools, and cooperatives.
  • In 2024, the resolution notes 94 new NBCTs and 206 NBCTs who renewed certification in Illinois.
  • The resolution cites research finding that students of NBCTs achieve higher academic gains, especially in high‑needs settings.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Legislative actions recorded include: received by Secretary of the Senate (Mar 20, 2025), read and adopted (Mar 25, 2025), and reported enrolled (Mar 25, 2025). The file contains additional calendar and assignment entries, and the resolution is listed as adopted.

Impact

SR 308 is a non‑binding, honorary measure intended to recognize teacher excellence, promote awareness of National Board Certification, and honor the contributions of NBCTs to Illinois education. It does not create legal obligations or appropriate funds.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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