Illinois SB 2909 (2026)
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Illinois Senate Bill 2909, enacted as Public Act 104-0565, governs the use of artificial intelligence in public-school teacher evaluations. Governor approval came July 10, 2026, and the law takes effect January 1, 2027.[1]
Requirements
An evaluator may not use an artificial-intelligence tool to assign a numerical score or qualitative rating for any part of a teacher evaluation or to perform another evaluation task requiring professional judgment. The law allows AI support for administrative tasks.[2]
A teacher may not use an AI tool to generate evidence of professional practice for an evaluation, although administrative support remains permitted. A district's joint committee determines how AI tools may be used within the evaluation plan. An evaluator or teacher who uses a permitted tool must disclose its name and specific purpose to the other party.[2]
Legislative history
- January 27, 2026: SB 2909 was introduced in the Senate.[1]
- April 16: the Senate passed the bill, 55–0.[1]
- May 27: the House passed it, 113–0, and both chambers had passed the measure.[1]
- July 10: the governor approved the bill as Public Act 104-0565.[1]