SCH CD-DISTRICT RESIDENCY

Amends the School Code. With respect to residency, provides that "legal custody" includes custody by an adult who demonstrates that he or she has assumed and exercises primary (instead of legal) responsibility for the pupil. Provides that a school district must require an adult claiming custody because he or she exercises primary responsibility for the pupil to complete and sign an Affidavit of Residency. Provides that an adult establishing certain types of custody is authorized and must agree to act in the place of the parent with respect to certain decisions and contacts. Provides that once certain types of custody are established, the school district is no longer responsible for communicating with the parents of a pupil unless a parent asserts custody. Provides that once a school board has made its decision with regard to a residency hearing, any party to the hearing may appeal the decision to the State Superintendent of Education. Provides that the decision of the State Superintendent of Education is final and subject to judicial review. Makes related changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.