Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 163 — SCH CD-MILITARY DEPNDT TUITION

Last action — Session Sine Die

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 102nd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 if, at the time of enrollment, a dependent of United States military personnel is housed in temporary housing located outside of a school district, but will be living within the district within 6 months (instead of within 60 days), the dependent must be allowed to enroll and must not be charged tuition. Provides that United States military personnel shall provide proof within 6 months (instead of within 60 days) after the time of enrollment that the dependent will be living within the district. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee

  3. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee

  5. Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Jeff Keicher

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony McCombie

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jeff Keicher

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (176)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 163 do?
Amends the School Code. Provides that if, at the time of enrollment, a dependent of United States military personnel is housed in temporary housing located outside of a school district, but will be living within the district within 6 months (instead of within 60 days), the dependent must be allowed to enroll and must not be charged tuition. Provides that United States military personnel shall provide proof within 6 months (instead of within 60 days) after the time of enrollment that the dependent will be living within the district. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 163?
HB 163 is sponsored by Jeff Keicher (Republican), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Brad Halbrook (Republican), Jonathan Carroll, Dan Swanson (Republican), Randy E. Frese, and Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 163?
This bill died with 102nd 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 163?
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