SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUATION PLAN
Illinois SB1677, introduced February 5, 2025 by Sen. Christopher Belt, amends Section 24A-5 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/24A-5) to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence tools in teacher evaluations. Specifically, the bill adds subsection (p) to the existing teacher evaluation plan requirements, explicitly barring evaluators from using AI tools to perform teacher evaluation tasks. Prohibited AI uses include, but are not limited to, transcription, summarization, analysis of video, audio, text, or numerical data, and the assignment of performance ratings. All other existing evaluation requirements under Section 24A-5 remain unchanged, including periodic evaluation schedules, remediation plans for teachers rated 'needs improvement' or 'unsatisfactory,' and the multi-component evaluation criteria such as personal classroom observation and consideration of student growth.
Status history
Current status as of 2025-02-05
In committee
2025-02-05
observed 2026-09-23
Impact areas
- Workforce Impacts
- Quality Assurance
- AI Policy
- Education
- Public Sector Use
- Algorithms & Automated Decisions