Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5549 — SCH CD-STATE TEST WINDOW

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 94th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 State goals and assessment provisions of the School Code. Provides that, on a case-by-case basis, schools operating on a full year school plan may have a different State test window than the State test window established by the State Board of Education. Provides that in order to protect test security and to secure proper handling and return of State test materials, the State Board of Education shall allow a school district to move its State test window for the Illinois Standards Achievement Test or the Limited English Proficient student academic content assessment for grades 3 through 8 one week earlier if the district's spring break occurs during the week that immediately follows the State test window established by the State Board. Effective July 1, 2006.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Calvin L. Giles

Sponsors

  • Calvin L. Giles · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Calvin L. Giles

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5549 do?
Amends the State goals and assessment provisions of the School Code. Provides that, on a case-by-case basis, schools operating on a full year school plan may have a different State test window than the State test window established by the State Board of Education. Provides that in order to protect test security and to secure proper handling and return of State test materials, the State Board of Education shall allow a school district to move its State test window for the Illinois Standards Achievement Test or the Limited English Proficient student academic content assessment for grades 3 through 8 one week earlier if the district's spring break occurs during the week that immediately follows the State test window established by the State Board. Effective July 1, 2006.
Who sponsors HB 5549?
HB 5549 is sponsored by Calvin L. Giles.
What is the current status of HB 5549?
This bill died with 94th 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 5549?
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