Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 116 — SCH CD-CHARTER SCH LIMIT

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Charter Schools Article of the School Code. Removes provisions providing that the total number of charter schools operating under this Article at any one time shall not exceed 120. Removes a provision limiting the number of charter schools to 70 in any city having a population exceeding 500,000. Removes a provision limiting the number of charter schools to 45 in the remainder of the State. Removes a provision providing that the State Board of Education shall assign a number to each charter submission it receives for its review and certification, based on the chronological order in which the submission is received by it.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 28, 2019

  3. To Subcommittee on Charter Schools

  4. Postponed - Education

  5. Assigned to Education

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chuck Weaver

Sponsors

  • Chuck Weaver · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Chuck Weaver

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 116 do?
Amends the Charter Schools Article of the School Code. Removes provisions providing that the total number of charter schools operating under this Article at any one time shall not exceed 120. Removes a provision limiting the number of charter schools to 70 in any city having a population exceeding 500,000. Removes a provision limiting the number of charter schools to 45 in the remainder of the State. Removes a provision providing that the State Board of Education shall assign a number to each charter submission it receives for its review and certification, based on the chronological order in which the submission is received by it.
Who sponsors SB 116?
SB 116 is sponsored by Chuck Weaver.
What is the current status of SB 116?
This bill died with 101st 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 SB 116?
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