Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 746 — SCH CD-TECH IMMERSION PROJECT

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0387

Track this bill free

No card. One bill, free forever — alerts when it moves.

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 08, 2007. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    0 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

Summary

Amends the School Code and the State Finance Act. Extends the technology immersion pilot project established by the State Board of Education for another 3 years. Extends the repeal of provisions concerning the technology immersion pilot project to August 31, 2010 (instead of August 31, 2007). Effective August 30, 2007.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SB 746 involve the replacement of certain lines from the earlier version of the bill. Specifically, lines that were part of the "Engrossed" version have been removed and replaced with new lines in the "Enrolled" version. This update matters because it can indicate final adjustments or clarifications before the bill becomes law, ensuring that the language aligns with the legislative intent and addresses any concerns raised during debates.

→
Previous
Latest
SB0746 Engrossed LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b AN ACT concerning education.
SB0746 Enrolled LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b AN ACT concerning education.
(a) The State Board of Education shall by rule establish a technology immersion pilot project to provide a wireless laptop computer to each student, teacher, and relevant administrator in a participating school and implement the use of software, SB0746 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b on-line courses, and other appropriate learning technologies that have been shown to improve academic achievement and the progress measures listed in subsection (f) of this Section.
(a) The State Board of Education shall by rule establish a technology immersion pilot project to provide a wireless laptop computer to each student, teacher, and relevant administrator in a participating school and implement the use of software, SB0746 Enrolled - 2 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b on-line courses, and other appropriate learning technologies that have been shown to improve academic achievement and the progress measures listed in subsection (f) of this Section.
The State Board may solicit and accept a gift, grant, or donation of any kind from any source, including from a foundation, private entity, governmental entity, or SB0746 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b institution of higher education, for the implementation of the pilot project.
The State Board may solicit and accept a gift, grant, or donation of any kind from any source, including from a foundation, private entity, governmental entity, or SB0746 Enrolled - 3 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b institution of higher education, for the implementation of the pilot project.
One school district shall be SB0746 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b located in the City of Chicago, 3 school districts shall be located in the area that makes up the counties of DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, and that portion of Cook County that is located outside of the City of Chicago, and 3 school districts shall be located in the remainder of the State.
One school district shall be SB0746 Enrolled - 4 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b located in the City of Chicago, 3 school districts shall be located in the area that makes up the counties of DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, and that portion of Cook County that is located outside of the City of Chicago, and 3 school districts shall be located in the remainder of the State.
(4) the possibility of obtaining a trained technology SB0746 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b support staff and high-speed Internet services for the district or school;
(4) the possibility of obtaining a trained technology SB0746 Enrolled - 5 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b support staff and high-speed Internet services for the district or school;
The committee shall develop an academic improvement plan SB0746 Engrossed - 6 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b that details how the pilot project should be implemented in the participating district or school.
The committee shall develop an academic improvement plan SB0746 Enrolled - 6 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b that details how the pilot project should be implemented in the participating district or school.
(2) if applicable, a comparison of student progress in SB0746 Engrossed - 7 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b a school or classroom that is participating in the pilot project as compared with student progress in the schools or classrooms in the district that are not participating in the pilot project;
(2) if applicable, a comparison of student progress in SB0746 Enrolled - 7 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b a school or classroom that is participating in the pilot project as compared with student progress in the schools or classrooms in the district that are not participating in the pilot project;
(g) Each student participating in the pilot project may retain the wireless laptop computer provided under the pilot project as long as the student is enrolled in a school in a SB0746 Engrossed - 8 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b participating school district.
(g) Each student participating in the pilot project may retain the wireless laptop computer provided under the pilot project as long as the student is enrolled in a school in a SB0746 Enrolled - 8 - LRB095 10806 NHT 31056 b participating school district.
⬇ Download PDF
View plain text versions (3)

Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0387

  2. Effective Date August 30, 2007

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-001

  7. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge

  9. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  10. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. LaShawn K. Ford

  11. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

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

  13. Second Reading - Short Debate

  14. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  15. Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 021-000-000

  16. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee

  17. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Raymond Poe

  18. Referred to Rules Committee

  19. First Reading

  20. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  22. Arrived in House

  23. Third Reading - Passed; 053-004-000

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner

  25. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2007

  27. Second Reading

  28. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  29. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 2, 2007

  30. Do Pass Education; 011-000-000

  31. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Cronin

  32. Assigned to Education

  33. Referred to Rules

  34. First Reading

  35. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Deanna Demuzio

Sponsors

  • Patrick J Verschoore · Cosponsor
  • Deanna Demuzio · Cosponsor
  • Wyvetter H. Younge · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

0 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (3)

  • Patrick J Verschoore
  • Deanna Demuzio
  • Wyvetter H. Younge

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 180 →

"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Third Reading

Passed 115 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 102003
Democrat 9000
Republican 4000
Total 115003
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Munson — Yea
Graham — Not Voting
Hassert — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Jefferies — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Krause — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Lindner — Yea
May — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Myers — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Patterson — Not Voting
Harris — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Schock — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Scully — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Watson — Yea
Howard — Yea
Wait — Yea
Washington — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Younge — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Golar — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Not Voting
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Cole — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Third Reading

Passed 53 Yea · 4 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 43402
Democrat 9000
Republican 1000
Total 53402
% of votes cast 90%7%0%3%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Halvorson — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Link — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Millner — Yea
Noland — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Lauzen — Nay
Demuzio — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Trotter — Not Voting
Wilhelmi — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Ronen — Yea
Rutherford — Nay
Sandoval — Yea
Luechtefeld — Nay
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Nay
Meeks — Not Voting
Cronin — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

education technology
Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

What does SB 746 do?
Amends the School Code and the State Finance Act. Extends the technology immersion pilot project established by the State Board of Education for another 3 years. Extends the repeal of provisions concerning the technology immersion pilot project to August 31, 2010 (instead of August 31, 2007). Effective August 30, 2007.
Who sponsors SB 746?
SB 746 is sponsored by Patrick J Verschoore, Deanna Demuzio, and Wyvetter H. Younge.
What is the current status of SB 746?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 08, 2007. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 746?
Track SB 746 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Make your voice heard on SB 746

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of SB 746

Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →