HB 257 Illinois House · 102nd Regular Session

ELECTED CHICAGO SCHOOL BOARD

Summary
Amends the Election Code. Provides for the election of the Chicago Board of Education for the 2023 and 2027 consolidated primary elections. Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. Provides that no later than June 30, 2029, the General Assembly must review and revise the election of members of the Chicago Board of Education and if the General Assembly has not reauthorized the election of members of the Chicago Board of Education by June 30, 2029, then, on May 13, 2031, the terms of all members elected in 2027 shall end, and a new Chicago Board of Education consisting of 7 members shall be appointed by the Mayor. Makes conforming changes. Provides that, beginning on May 9, 2023 and until May 13, 2031, successors of the Inspector General for the Chicago school district shall be appointed by the school board instead of the Mayor. Effective immediately.
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Jan 2021
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Introduced Jan 25, 2021 Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Mar 27, 2021
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Feb 23, 2021
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Assigned to Ethics & Elections Committee
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Jan 29, 2021
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Referred to Rules Committee
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