SCHOOLS DECIDE ACT
Summary
Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning holidays, provides that a school board or other entity eligible to apply for waivers and modifications under the Code is authorized to hold school or schedule teachers' institutes, parent-teacher conferences, or staff development on November 5, 2024 (2024 General Election Day) if certain conditions are met. Effective July 1, 2024.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2024
Last action Apr 5, 2024
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Apr 5, 2024
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 5, 2024
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Ethics & Elections
Feb 7, 2024
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tony McCombie
RRepublican
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