Notice to Remedy bill passes both chambers, heads to governor’s desk

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Education Association's legislation on Notice to Remedy, Senate Bill 2914, today passed out of the Illinois House of Representatives. It passed the Illinois Senate in April, and both chambers passed the bill with veto-proof majorities. It now awaits Gov. JB Pritzker's signature to become law.

The following statement is attributable to IEA President Karl Goeke:

"The bill came about through a direct request from our membership, and is a huge win for educators all over Illinois. As soon as this bill becomes law, teachers and school staff who are wrongfully accused, will no longer have to worry about false accusations following them throughout their careers. Our school workers will now be ensured a fair, due process when accused of any wrongdoing. We are so grateful to the bill's sponsors, Sen. Meg Loughran Cappell and Rep. Anna Moeller, who have been working with us on this legislation for years. We are looking forward to Gov. JB Pritzker signing this bill into law."

For more information and background on the bill, click here.

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The 135,000 member Illinois Education Association (IEA-NEA) is the state's largest union. IEA represents Pre K-12 teachers outside the city of Chicago and education support staff, higher education faculty, retired education employees and students preparing to become teachers, statewide.