Authorizes high school students to vote on city-wide education councils
This bill adds two voting seats for high school students on five city education councils, including those for special education, English language learners, high schools, District 75, and community school boards. High school students enrolled in relevant programs (such as special education, bilingual/ESL, or general high school) qualify for these seats, which are appointed annually by school administrators or the chancellor. The change replaces previous non-voting student positions with voting roles, allowing students to directly participate in policy decisions affecting their education.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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