SCH CD-ST BD ED INTERVENTIONS

Amends the School Code. Makes changes concerning State Board of Education actions for schools or school districts that remain on academic watch status for 3 years following their placement on academic watch status. Removes current provisions governing the removal of school board members and the appointment of an Independent Authority. Provides that the State Board has the power to direct the State Superintendent of Education to remove school board members in a district having a population of not more than 500,000. Provides that a district may petition the State Board for the establishment of an Independent Authority for the district or the State Board may establish an Independent Authority without a petition from the district following the removal of all school board members. Provides that, upon establishment of an Independent Authority to operate the district, the State Superintendent shall appoint members to serve on the Independent Authority. Provides that the Independent Authority shall have all of the powers and duties of a school board and all other powers necessary to meet its responsibilities and to carry out its purposes and that may be requisite or proper for the maintenance, operation, and development of any school or schools under the jurisdiction of the Independent Authority. Sets forth provisions concerning emergency financial assistance, the suspension of school board elections, reports, assistance, the abolition of an Independent Authority, and indemnification and protection from suit. Effective immediately.