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
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2023
Last action Mar 31, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
6
Mar 31, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 23, 2023
House · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 31, 2023
Mar 10, 2023
House · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 24, 2023
Feb 16, 2023
House · Reported by committee
To Executive Subcommittee on Consolidation
Jan 31, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive
Jan 24, 2023
House · 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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