Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 97 — SCH CD-CONSOLIDATE DISTRICTS

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Conversion and Formation of School Districts Article of the School Code. Within 3 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act, requires elementary school districts to form new school districts but only with other elementary school districts and high school districts to form new school districts but only with other high school districts, notwithstanding any referendum requirements or any other laws to the contrary. Provides that the State Board of Education shall facilitate the creation of the new school districts by providing recommendations on which districts must consolidate. Sets forth the factors that the State Board must take into consideration. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

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

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 31, 2023

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 24, 2023

  4. To Executive Subcommittee on Consolidation

  5. Assigned to Executive

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 97 do?
Amends the Conversion and Formation of School Districts Article of the School Code. Within 3 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act, requires elementary school districts to form new school districts but only with other elementary school districts and high school districts to form new school districts but only with other high school districts, notwithstanding any referendum requirements or any other laws to the contrary. Provides that the State Board of Education shall facilitate the creation of the new school districts by providing recommendations on which districts must consolidate. Sets forth the factors that the State Board must take into consideration. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 97?
SB 97 is sponsored by Laura M. Murphy (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 97?
This bill died with 103rd 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 97?
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