SCH CD-COMPLETION RATES
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SB 1685 — SCH CD-COMPLETION RATES
Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Supporting Special Needs Students Law. Amends the School Code. When computing certain completion rates, requires the State Superintendent of Education to exclude students who: are at least 18 years of age as of September 1 of the school year as reported for the fall semester and have satisfied the credit requirements for high school graduation; have not completed their individualized education program; and are enrolled and receiving individualized education program services. Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, in high school districts in counties with populations greater than 800,000 but less than 4,000,000 where there are 2 high schools individually serving grades 9 through 12 and where enrollment is less than 2,500 at any school, enrollment shall be balanced across high schools within the district equally, not to exceed a 15% enrollment difference when averaged over the previous 3 consecutive years.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
3 added · 78 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of SB 1685 includes a new provision that formally names the bill as the "Supporting Special Needs Students Law." It also clarifies how the completion rates for students, particularly those with special needs, will be calculated by excluding certain older students under specific conditions. Additionally, it introduces a requirement for balanced enrollment across high schools in large districts, aiming to ensure fair distribution of students. These changes are important as they aim to better support special needs students and promote equitable resources in education.
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Laura M.
Murphy SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/2-3.11e new ILCS 5/2-3.25 from Ch.
122, par.
2-3.25 Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Supporting Special Needs Students Law.
Amends the School Code.
When computing certain completion rates, requires the State Superintendent of Education to exclude students who:
are at least 18 years of age as of September 1 of the school year as reported for the fall semester and have satisfied the credit requirements for high school graduation;
have not completed their individualized education program;
and are enrolled and receiving individualized education program services.
Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, in high school districts in counties with populations greater than 800,000 but less than 4,000,000 where there are 2 high schools individually serving grades 9 through 12 and where enrollment is less than 2,500 at any school, enrollment shall be balanced across high schools within the district equally, not to exceed a 15% enrollment difference when averaged over the previous 3 consecutive years.
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The School Code is amended by adding Section 2-3.11e and changing Section 2-3.25 as follows:
(2) have not completed their individualized education program in accordance with Section 14-1.02 of this Code and the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education SB1685 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 26055 RJT 52410 b Act (20 U.S.C.
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25) (from Ch.
122, par.
2-3.25) Sec.
2-3.25.
Standards for schools.
(a) To determine for all types of schools conducted under this Act efficient and adequate standards for the physical plant, heating, lighting, ventilation, sanitation, safety, equipment and supplies, instruction and teaching, curriculum, library, operation, maintenance, administration and supervision, and to issue, refuse to issue or revoke certificates of recognition for schools or school districts pursuant to standards established hereunder;
to determine and establish efficient and adequate standards for approval of credit for courses given and conducted by schools outside of the regular school term.
(a-5) On or before July 1, 2021, the State Board of Education must adopt revised social science learning standards that are inclusive and reflective of all individuals in this country.
(b) Whenever it appears that a secondary or unit school district may be unable to offer courses enabling students in grades 9 through 12 to meet the minimum preparation and admission requirements for public colleges and universities adopted by the Board of Higher Education, the State Board of SB1685 - 3 - LRB103 26055 RJT 52410 b Education shall assist the district in reviewing and analyzing its existing curriculum with particular reference to the educational needs of all pupils of the district and the sufficiency of existing and future revenues and payments available to the district for development of a curriculum which will provide maximum educational opportunity to pupils of the district.
The review and analysis may consider achievement of this goal not only through implementation of traditional classroom methods but also through development of and participation in joint educational programs with other school districts or institutions of higher education, or alternative programs employing modern technological methods including but not limited to the use of television, telephones, computers, radio and other electronic devices.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, in high school districts in counties with populations greater than 800,000 but less than 4,000,000 where there are 2 high schools individually serving grades 9 through 12 and where enrollment is less than 2,500 at any school, enrollment shall be balanced across high schools within the district equally, not to exceed a 15% enrollment difference when averaged over the previous 3 consecutive years.
(Source:
P.A.
101-654, eff.
3-8-21.)
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The bill adds a new section to exclude certain adult students receiving special education services from completion rate calculations for school accountability.
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105 ILCS 5/2-3.11e
Sec. 2-3.11e. Adult students receiving special education services; computation of completion rates. Relating to the exclusion of certain adult students receiving special education services from computation of completion rates for purposes of public school accountability, when computing completion rates under Section 10-17a, the State Superintendent of Education shall exclude students who: (1) are at least 18 years of age as of September 1 of the school year as reported for the fall semester and have satisfied the credit requirements for high school graduation; (2) have not completed their individualized education program in accordance with Section 14-1.02 of this Code and the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq.); and (3) are enrolled and receiving individualized education program services.
This new section provides criteria for excluding certain adult students with special needs from being counted in school completion rates.
Amendments
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Action History
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
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Arrived in House
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
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Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Murphy
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Recalled to Second Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 013-000-000
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 29, 2023
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Second Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 23, 2023
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Do Pass Education; 014-000-000
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 24, 2023
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
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Postponed - Education
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Assigned to Education
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Sponsors
- Costa Howard · Primary
- Laura M. Murphy · Primary
- Cristina Castro · Cosponsor
- Adriane L. Johnson · Cosponsor
- Laura Fine · Cosponsor
- Jr. Elgie R. Sims · Cosponsor
- Julie A. Morrison · Cosponsor
- Meg Loughran Cappel · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Costa Howard
- Laura M. Murphy Democrat
Co-sponsors (6)
- Cristina Castro Democrat
- Adriane L. Johnson Democrat
- Laura Fine Democrat
- Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat
- Julie A. Morrison Democrat
- Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat
Not signed on (175)
175 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 57 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (59)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Stoller | — | Yea |
| Gillespie | — | Yea |
| Bennett | — | Yea |
| Harris, N. | — | Yea |
| Pacione-Zayas | — | Yea |
| Simmons | — | Yea |
| Glowiak Hilton | — | Yea |
| Loughran Cappel | — | Yea |
| Van Pelt | — | Not Voting |
| Bill Cunningham | Democrat | Yea |
| Celina Villanueva | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Belt | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Castro | Democrat | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Yea |
| Elgie R. Sims, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Gregg Johnson | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier L. Cervantes | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Yea |
| Karina Villa | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura Ellman | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura Fine | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Edly-Allen | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Porfirio | Democrat | Yea |
| Omar Aquino | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Yea |
| Paul Faraci | Democrat | Yea |
| Rachel Ventura | Democrat | Yea |
| Ram Villivalam | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert F. Martwick | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Peters | Democrat | Yea |
| Sara Feigenholtz | Democrat | Yea |
| Steve Stadelman | Democrat | Yea |
| Willie Preston | Democrat | Yea |
| Andrew S. Chesney | Republican | Yea |
| Chapin Rose | Republican | Yea |
| Craig Wilcox | Republican | Yea |
| Dale Fowler | Republican | Yea |
| Dan McConchie | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Republican | Yea |
| Erica Harriss | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Plummer | Republican | Yea |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | Yea |
| John F. Curran | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Sally J. Turner | Republican | Yea |
| Seth Lewis | Republican | Yea |
| Steve McClure | Republican | Yea |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Yea |
| Terri Bryant | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bennett, Tom | — | Yea |
| Pacione-Zayas, Cristina H | — | Yea |
| Simmons, Mike | — | Yea |
| Adriane L. Johnson | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Belt | Democrat | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mary Edly-Allen | Democrat | Yea |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Democrat | Yea |
| Ram Villivalam | Democrat | Yea |
| Craig Wilcox | Republican | Yea |
| Dan McConchie | Republican | Yea |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Yea |
| Terri Bryant | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bennett, Tom | — | Yea |
| Pacione-Zayas, Cristina H | — | Yea |
| Simmons, Mike | — | Yea |
| Adriane L. Johnson | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Belt | Democrat | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Democrat | Yea |
| Ram Villivalam | Democrat | Yea |
| Willie Preston | Democrat | Yea |
| Craig Wilcox | Republican | Yea |
| Dan McConchie | Republican | Yea |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Yea |
| Terri Bryant | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1685 do?
- Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Supporting Special Needs Students Law. Amends the School Code. When computing certain completion rates, requires the State Superintendent of Education to exclude students who: are at least 18 years of age as of September 1 of the school year as reported for the fall semester and have satisfied the credit requirements for high school graduation; have not completed their individualized education program; and are enrolled and receiving individualized education program services. Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, in high school districts in counties with populations greater than 800,000 but less than 4,000,000 where there are 2 high schools individually serving grades 9 through 12 and where enrollment is less than 2,500 at any school, enrollment shall be balanced across high schools within the district equally, not to exceed a 15% enrollment difference when averaged over the previous 3 consecutive years.
- Who sponsors SB 1685?
- SB 1685 is sponsored by Costa Howard, Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), and Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 1685?
- This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 1685?
- Track SB 1685 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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