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Illinois Just Drew the Line on AI in Teacher Evaluations — and Left the Paperwork On the Right Side of It

Illinois Just Drew the Line on AI in Teacher Evaluations — and Left the Paperwork On the Right Side of Itby: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 23/07/2026

Illinois's SB 2909 bans AI from scoring teachers — but expressly allows it for the write-up. Here's the line the law drew, and how to stay on the right side of it.

Illinois Just Drew the Line on AI in Teacher Evaluations — and Left the Paperwork On the Right Side of It