SCH CD-CONSOLIDATE DISTRICTS
Summary
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 school districts to form new school districts but only with other elementary school districts and high school districts to form new school districts but only with other high school districts, notwithstanding any referendum requirements or any other laws to the contrary. Provides that the State Board of Education shall facilitate the creation of the new school districts by providing recommendations on which districts must consolidate. Sets forth the factors that the State Board must take into consideration. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2021
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 10, 2023
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 16, 2021
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 3, 2021
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive
Feb 24, 2021
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laura Murphy
DDemocratic
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