Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 R · 5 D cosponsors

SB 2824 — SCH CD-NONRESIDENT PUPIL-WAIVE

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0629

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on July 01, 2024.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    2 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 5 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the School Boards Article of the School Code. Provides that a school district shall waive tuition costs for a non-resident pupil who was previously a resident of the district if the pupil submits a letter stating that the pupil no longer resides in the district because the pupil has made allegations of domestic violence, abuse, or sexual abuse against the pupil's parent or guardian and the Department of Children and Family Services has removed the pupil from the parent's or guardian's home.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

290 added · 100 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to SB 2824 clarify the residency definition for students in school districts, specifically focusing on legal custody. It now explicitly states that a pupil's residence is linked to the residence of their legal custodian, which includes various custody scenarios, such as those granted by a court or through guardianship. Additionally, the bill removes a provision regarding tuition waivers for non-resident pupils who left their homes due to allegations of domestic violence. This change is significant as it alters how schools determine residency and tuition responsibilities, potentially impacting students facing difficult home situations.

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SB2824 Engrossed LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b AN ACT concerning education.
SB2824 Enrolled LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b AN ACT concerning education.
(iii) Custody exercised under a statutory short-term guardianship, provided that within 60 days of the pupil's enrollment a court order is entered that establishes a permanent guardianship and grants custody to a person with whom the pupil resides for SB2824 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b reasons other than to have access to the educational programs of the district.
(iii) Custody exercised under a statutory short-term guardianship, provided that within 60 days of the pupil's enrollment a court order is entered that establishes a permanent guardianship and grants custody to a person with whom the pupil resides for SB2824 Enrolled - 2 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b reasons other than to have access to the educational programs of the district.
School districts shall facilitate re-enrollment when SB2824 Engrossed - 3 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b necessary to comply with this subsection (a-5).
School districts shall facilitate re-enrollment when SB2824 Enrolled - 3 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b necessary to comply with this subsection (a-5).
If a SB2824 Engrossed - 4 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b school board in a school district with a population of less than 500,000 determines that a pupil who is attending school in the district on a tuition free basis is a nonresident of the district for whom tuition is required to be charged under Section 10-20.12a, the board shall notify the person who enrolled the pupil of the amount of the tuition charged under Section 10-20.12a that is due to the district for a nonresident pupil's attendance in the district's schools.
If a SB2824 Enrolled - 4 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b school board in a school district with a population of less than 500,000 determines that a pupil who is attending school in the district on a tuition free basis is a nonresident of the district for whom tuition is required to be charged under Section 10-20.12a, the board shall notify the person who enrolled the pupil of the amount of the tuition charged under Section 10-20.12a that is due to the district for a nonresident pupil's attendance in the district's schools.
The hearing notice shall notify the person requesting the hearing that any written evidence and testimony SB2824 Engrossed - 5 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b or witnesses not disclosed to the other party at least 3 calendar days prior to the hearing are barred at the hearing without the consent of the other party.
The hearing notice shall notify the person requesting the hearing that any written evidence and testimony SB2824 Enrolled - 5 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b or witnesses not disclosed to the other party at least 3 calendar days prior to the hearing are barred at the hearing without the consent of the other party.
The school board shall send a copy of its decision within 5 calendar days of its decision to the person who enrolled the pupil by certified mail, return SB2824 Engrossed - 6 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b receipt requested.
The school board shall send a copy of its decision within 5 calendar days of its decision to the person who enrolled the pupil by certified mail, return SB2824 Enrolled - 6 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b receipt requested.
Within 5 calendar days after receipt of the petition, the board must deliver to the regional superintendent of schools the written decision of the board, any written evidence and testimony that was submitted by the parties during the hearing, a list of all witnesses that testified during the hearing, and any existing written minutes or transcript of the SB2824 Engrossed - 7 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b hearing or verbatim record of the hearing in the form of an audio or video recording documenting the hearing.
Within 5 calendar days after receipt of the petition, the board must deliver to the regional superintendent of schools the written decision of the board, any written evidence and testimony that was submitted by the parties during the hearing, a list of all witnesses that testified during the hearing, and any existing written minutes or transcript of the SB2824 Enrolled - 7 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b hearing or verbatim record of the hearing in the form of an audio or video recording documenting the hearing.
The SB2824 Engrossed - 8 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b notice shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested.
The SB2824 Enrolled - 8 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b notice shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested.
The person who enrolled the pupil may, within 10 calendar days after receiving the findings, file written objections to the findings with the board of education by sending the objections by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the SB2824 Engrossed - 9 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b general superintendent of schools.
The person who enrolled the pupil may, within 10 calendar days after receiving the findings, file written objections to the findings with the board of education by sending the objections by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the SB2824 Enrolled - 9 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b general superintendent of schools.
(d) If a hearing is requested under subsection (c) of this Section to review the determination of the school board or board of education that a nonresident pupil is attending the schools of the district without payment of the tuition required to be charged under Section 10-20.12a, the pupil may, at the request of the person who enrolled the pupil, continue attendance at the schools of the district pending the decision of the board or regional superintendent of schools, as applicable, and the school district's payments under Section 18-8.05 of this Code shall not be adjusted due to tuition SB2824 Engrossed - 10 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b collection under this Section.
(d) If a hearing is requested under subsection (c) of this Section to review the determination of the school board or board of education that a nonresident pupil is attending the schools of the district without payment of the tuition required to be charged under Section 10-20.12a, the pupil may, at the request of the person who enrolled the pupil, continue attendance at the schools of the district pending the decision of the board or regional superintendent of schools, as applicable, and the school district's payments under Section 18-8.05 of this Code shall not be adjusted due to tuition SB2824 Enrolled - 10 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b collection under this Section.
If a pupil is determined to SB2824 Engrossed - 11 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b be a nonresident of the district for whom tuition is required to be charged pursuant to this Section, the board shall refuse to permit the pupil to continue attending the schools of the district unless the required tuition is paid for the pupil.
If a pupil is determined to SB2824 Enrolled - 11 - LRB103 36735 RJT 66845 b be a nonresident of the district for whom tuition is required to be charged pursuant to this Section, the board shall refuse to permit the pupil to continue attending the schools of the district unless the required tuition is paid for the pupil.
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0629

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2025

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  6. Passed Both Houses

  7. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  11. Second Reading - Short Debate

  12. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins

  13. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  14. Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 008-000-000

  15. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  16. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  17. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  18. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernández

  19. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  20. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

  21. Referred to Rules Committee

  22. First Reading

  23. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  24. Arrived in House

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  26. Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000

  27. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Win Stoller

  28. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 22, 2024

  29. Second Reading

  30. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  31. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  32. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 013-000-000

  33. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 013-000-000

  34. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Education

  35. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Education

  36. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  37. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

  38. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  39. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

  40. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 7, 2024

  41. Do Pass as Amended Education; 012-000-000

  42. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  43. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education

  44. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  45. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

  46. Assigned to Education

  47. Referred to Assignments

  48. First Reading

  49. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (170)

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 112 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 61003
Unaffiliated 14002
Republican 37000
Total 112005
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Burke — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Flowers — Not Voting
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Costa Howard — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Ladisch Douglass — Not Voting
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Not Voting
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Not Voting
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3000
Democrat 3001
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 8001
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Nichols, Cyril — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Not Voting
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 55 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 31003
Republican 17000
Unaffiliated 7001
Total 55004
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Gillespie — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Toro — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Simmons — Yea
Stoller — Not Voting
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
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 Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Lakesia Collins 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 Not Voting
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Not Voting
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

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Education, Amendment 3

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2000
Democrat 7001
Republican 4000
Total 13001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bennett, Tom — Yea
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
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

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Education, Amendment 2

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2000
Republican 4000
Democrat 7001
Total 13001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bennett, Tom — Yea
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
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

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Education

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 6001
Republican 3001
Total 12002
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bennett, Tom — Yea
Toro, Natalie — Yea
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Not Voting
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2824 do?
Amends the School Boards Article of the School Code. Provides that a school district shall waive tuition costs for a non-resident pupil who was previously a resident of the district if the pupil submits a letter stating that the pupil no longer resides in the district because the pupil has made allegations of domestic violence, abuse, or sexual abuse against the pupil's parent or guardian and the Department of Children and Family Services has removed the pupil from the parent's or guardian's home.
Who sponsors SB 2824?
SB 2824 is sponsored by Steve McClure (Republican), Win Stoller, Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Craig Wilcox (Republican), Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), Barbara Hernández, Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Dan Swanson (Republican), Anthony DeLuca (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), Dan Caulkins, Matt Hanson (Democrat), and Jeff Keicher (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2824?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2024. Enacted.
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