SCH CD-CONSOLIDATE DISTRICTS

Amends the Conversion and Formation of School Districts Article of the School Code. Within 3 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act, requires elementary districts and high school districts to form new unit districts, subject to the requirement that elementary districts must form new unit districts but only with other elementary districts and high school districts must form new unit districts but only with other high school districts, notwithstanding any referendum requirements or any other laws to the contrary. Provides that a unit district is prohibited from consolidating with another unit district under these provisions. Provides that the State Board of Education shall facilitate the creation of the new unit districts by providing recommendations on which districts must consolidate. Sets forth the factors that the State Board must take into consideration. Effective immediately.