SCH CD-MANUFACT EMP-TEACH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Suzanne Ness

HB 3092 allows the State Board of Education to pay 50% of a manufacturing employee's salary if they teach licensed CTE in a high school, but only if funds are appropriated.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Summary — HB 3092 (SCH CD‑MANUFACT EMP‑TEACH)

Status and timeline
- Introduced by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness (2/18/2025).
- Passed both chambers; enrolled and sent to Governor.
- Signed by the Governor: 6/20/2025.
- Effective date: 9/1/2025.
- Legal placement: adds Section 2‑3.206 to the State Board of Education Article of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/2‑3.206 new).
- Companion bill: SB 2930.

Purpose / intent
- To encourage participation of manufacturing industry employees in secondary career and technical education (CTE) by helping cover the cost of their employment as licensed CTE teachers in high schools.

Key provisions
- The State Board of Education (SBE), subject to appropriation, shall pay one‑half of the salary of an employee who:
- Is employed by a manufacturing company; and
- Is working within a school district at a high school as a licensed career and technical education teacher.
- The provision applies only when funds are appropriated for this purpose (i.e., no automatic or mandatory appropriation).

Who is affected
- Manufacturing companies that employ workers who serve (or would serve) as licensed CTE teachers in high schools.
- Individual employees of manufacturing companies who obtain the necessary CTE teaching license and teach in high schools.
- School districts and high schools that host industry‑employed CTE instructors (potentially reduced salary cost obligations).
- The State Board of Education and the State budget (subject to appropriation decisions).

Potential implications and implementation notes
- Fiscal: The SBE’s obligation is contingent on legislative appropriations; if funded, the State would assume 50% of participating employees’ salaries. The bill does not specify benefit payment, hiring/contracting details, duration, or administrative procedures—implementation would require administrative rules or agreements.
- Operational: Encourages industry‑to‑school pathways for CTE instruction, which may expand access to industry expertise in classrooms and reduce local payroll costs.
- Legal/administrative questions remain (e.g., dual‑employment arrangements, collective bargaining, oversight, certification requirements beyond “licensed,” and eligibility criteria), and these would be addressed during implementation.