SCH CD-CLOSE/OPEN SCHOOL-COMM
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HB 5036 — SCH CD-CLOSE/OPEN SCHOOL-COMM
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Died in session
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that, before making any decisions on a school closure or school opening, a school board (other than the Chicago Board of Education) shall appoint a district advisory committee to advise and make recommendations to the school board about the school closure or school opening. Sets forth provisions concerning committee membership, compensation, and meetings; information the committee must gather; and public hearings. Requires the committee to make a recommendation to the school board on the school closure or school opening, and requires the school board to take into account the committee's recommendation on the school closure or school opening when making a final decision.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Margo McDermed
Sponsors
- Margo McDermed · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
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Co-sponsors (1)
- Margo McDermed
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 5036 do?
- Amends the School Code. Provides that, before making any decisions on a school closure or school opening, a school board (other than the Chicago Board of Education) shall appoint a district advisory committee to advise and make recommendations to the school board about the school closure or school opening. Sets forth provisions concerning committee membership, compensation, and meetings; information the committee must gather; and public hearings. Requires the committee to make a recommendation to the school board on the school closure or school opening, and requires the school board to take into account the committee's recommendation on the school closure or school opening when making a final decision.
- Who sponsors HB 5036?
- HB 5036 is sponsored by Margo McDermed.
- What is the current status of HB 5036?
- This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 5036?
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