SCH CD-BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that the regional superintendent of schools shall (1) oversee inspections of (rather than inspect) building plans and specifications submitted by school boards and (2) oversee inspections (rather than inspect) all public schools under his or her supervision. Provides that all inspections for construction and like activities shall be conducted by independent third parties not associated with the school's design or construction. Provides that such third party inspectors shall have a minimum of 6,000 hours of relevant training. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2009
Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 9, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
Feb 4, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Sidney H. Mathias
RRepublican
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