Grade of C- or Better

CoTE Policy Guide III. State Mandates Grade of C- or Better

III. State Mandates Grade of C- or Better Timely Creation of ELIS Accounts by Licensure Candidates Mandated Reporter Training Bloodborne Pathogens Training Teacher Safety Training Criminal Background Checks Required Tests for Illinois Licensure State Licensure Application Requirement for SLP Candidates Code of Ethics for Illinois Educators

Grade of C- or Better in All Content & Professional Education Coursework ("C- Rule")*

State law requires that all coursework in the content and professional education areas have grades of C- or higher. Coursework with a grade lower than C- cannot be used to meet licensure requirements. This applies to subsequent endorsements and/or approvals as well. For graduate students, this includes undergraduate courses used toward meeting program requirements.

* Beginning in Fall 2022, "CR" grades can no longer be accepted for licensure, endorsement, or approval requirements.

See resource (Section 25.25).