Editorial cover on EvalScribe cream reading "Illinois drew the line. AI can't score. It can write.", with a kicker "Illinois SB 2909 · Public Act 104-0565," two tags (Explainer; For School Leaders), and three chips (Effective Jan 1, 2027; Score / rating = human only; Write-up = AI allowed), over a subhead summarizing the first US AI-in-evaluation law. Footer: "Point AI at the paperwork, not the judgment."

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

July 23, 2026
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Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony Neely is the Founder of EvalScribe, a veteran educator, an AI integration consultant for teaching & learning, researcher, & author.

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