Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 3547 — SCH CD-TEXTBOOKS-ELECTRONIC

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1403

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2010. Enacted.

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Summary

Amends the School Code. Authorizes a school district to provide students with instructional materials in an electronic format.

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148 added · 148 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to SB 3547 changes the wording from "support the use of electronic textbooks" to "gain access to and use electronic textbooks." This shift highlights a focus on not just facilitating the use of electronic textbooks, but ensuring students can actively engage with them. This change matters because it emphasizes the necessity for both technology and training so students can effectively use electronic resources in their education. Additionally, it clarifies how school districts can handle these textbooks and the necessary technology, which could improve resource management.

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SB3547 Engrossed LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b AN ACT concerning education.
SB3547 Enrolled LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b AN ACT concerning education.
(1) For school districts, the program shall provide funding for school safety, textbooks and software, electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of electronic textbooks, teacher training and curriculum development, school improvements, remediation programs under subsection (a) of Section 2-3.64, school report cards under Section 10-17a, and criminal history records checks under Sections 10-21.9 and 34-18.5.
(1) For school districts, the program shall provide funding for school safety, textbooks and software, electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and use electronic textbooks, teacher training and curriculum development, school improvements, remediation programs under subsection (a) of Section 2-3.64, school report cards under Section 10-17a, and criminal history records checks under Sections 10-21.9 and 34-18.5.
For State-recognized, non-public schools, the program shall provide funding for SB3547 Engrossed - 2 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b secular textbooks and software, criminal history records checks, and health and safety mandates to the extent that the funds are expended for purely secular purposes.
For State-recognized, non-public schools, the program shall provide funding for SB3547 Enrolled - 2 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b secular textbooks and software, criminal history records checks, and health and safety mandates to the extent that the funds are expended for purely secular purposes.
(3) Grants under the School Safety and Educational SB3547 Engrossed - 3 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b Improvement Block Grant Program shall be awarded provided there is an appropriation for the program, and funding levels for each district shall be prorated according to the amount of the appropriation.
(3) Grants under the School Safety and Educational SB3547 Enrolled - 3 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b Improvement Block Grant Program shall be awarded provided there is an appropriation for the program, and funding levels for each district shall be prorated according to the amount of the appropriation.
The State Board of Education shall provide the loan of secular textbooks and electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of electronic textbooks listed for use by the State Board of Education free of charge to any student in this State who is enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12 at a public school or at a school other than a public school which is in compliance with the compulsory attendance laws of this State and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The State Board of Education shall provide the loan of secular textbooks and electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and use electronic textbooks listed for use by the State Board of Education free of charge to any student in this State who is enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12 at a public school or at a school other than a public school which is in compliance with the compulsory attendance laws of this State and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The State Board of Education shall adopt appropriate regulations to administer this Section and to facilitate the equitable participation of all students eligible for benefits hereunder, including provisions authorizing the exchange, trade or transfer of loaned secular textbooks and electronic textbooks SB3547 Engrossed - 4 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of electronic textbooks between schools or school districts for students enrolled in such schools or districts.
The State Board of Education shall adopt appropriate regulations to administer this Section and to facilitate the equitable participation of all students eligible for benefits hereunder, including provisions authorizing the exchange, trade or transfer of loaned secular textbooks and electronic textbooks SB3547 Enrolled - 4 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and use electronic textbooks between schools or school districts for students enrolled in such schools or districts.
After secular textbooks and electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of electronic textbooks have been on loan under this Section for a period of 5 years or more, such textbooks and electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of electronic textbooks may be disposed of by school districts in such manner as their respective school boards shall determine following written notification to the State Board of Education and expiration of a reasonable waiting period not to exceed 30 days.
After secular textbooks and electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and use electronic textbooks have been on loan under this Section for a period of 5 years or more, such textbooks and electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and use electronic textbooks may be disposed of by school districts in such manner as their respective school boards shall determine following written notification to the State Board of Education and expiration of a reasonable waiting period not to exceed 30 days.
Loaned textbooks and electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of electronic textbooks may not be disposed of out-of-State or sold without the prior approval of the State Board of Education.
Loaned textbooks and electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and use electronic textbooks may not be disposed of out-of-State or sold without the prior approval of the State Board of Education.
It shall include books, reusable workbooks, manuals, whether bound or in loose leaf form, and instructional computer software, and electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of electronic textbooks SB3547 Engrossed - 5 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b intended as a principal source of study material for a given class or group of students.
It shall include books, reusable workbooks, manuals, whether bound or in loose leaf form, and instructional computer software, and electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and use electronic SB3547 Enrolled - 5 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b textbooks intended as a principal source of study material for a given class or group of students.
The amount of the aid shall equal 90% of the per capita funding paid to the charter school during the first year of its initial charter term, 65% of the per capita funding paid to the charter school during the second year of its initial term, SB3547 Engrossed - 6 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b and 35% of the per capita funding paid to the charter school during the third year of its initial term.
The amount of the aid shall equal 90% of the per capita funding paid to the charter school during the first year of its initial charter term, 65% of the per capita funding paid to the charter school during the second year of its initial term, SB3547 Enrolled - 6 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b and 35% of the per capita funding paid to the charter school during the third year of its initial term.
(2) From a separate appropriation made for the purpose of this subdivision (2), the State Board shall make grants to charter schools to pay their start-up costs of acquiring SB3547 Engrossed - 7 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b educational materials and supplies, textbooks, electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of electronic textbooks, furniture, and other equipment needed during their initial term.
(2) From a separate appropriation made for the purpose of this subdivision (2), the State Board shall make grants to charter schools to pay their start-up costs of acquiring SB3547 Enrolled - 7 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b educational materials and supplies, textbooks, electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and use electronic textbooks, furniture, and other equipment needed during their initial term.
These funds shall be used to pay start-up costs of acquiring educational materials and supplies, textbooks, electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of electronic textbooks, furniture, and other equipment needed in the initial term of the charter school and for acquiring and remodeling a suitable physical plant, within the initial term of the charter school.
These funds shall be used to pay start-up costs of acquiring educational materials and supplies, textbooks, electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and use electronic textbooks, furniture, and other equipment needed in the initial term of the charter school and for acquiring and remodeling a suitable physical plant, within the initial term of the charter school.
SB3547 Engrossed - 8 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b A loan shall be repaid by the end of the initial term of the charter school.
SB3547 Enrolled - 8 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b A loan shall be repaid by the end of the initial term of the charter school.
85-1440.) SB3547 Engrossed - 9 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b (105 ILCS 5/28-8) (from Ch.
85-1440.) SB3547 Enrolled - 9 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b (105 ILCS 5/28-8) (from Ch.
School districts may purchase textbooks and electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of electronic textbooks from the publishers and manufacturers at the prices listed with the State Board of Education and sell them to the pupils at the listed prices or at such prices as will include the cost of transportation and handling.
School districts may purchase textbooks and electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and use electronic textbooks from the publishers and manufacturers at the prices listed with the State Board of Education and sell them to the pupils at the listed prices or at such prices as will include the cost of transportation and handling.
School districts may purchase out of contingent funds school textbooks or electronic textbooks, instructional materials, and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of electronic textbooks from the publishers and manufacturers at the prices listed with the State Board of Education and may designate a retail dealer or dealers to act as the agent of the district in selling them to pupils.
School districts may purchase out of contingent funds school textbooks or electronic textbooks, instructional materials, and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and use electronic textbooks from the publishers and manufacturers at the prices listed with the State Board of Education and may designate a retail dealer or dealers to act as the agent of the district in selling them to pupils.
28-14) SB3547 Engrossed - 10 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b Sec.
28-14) SB3547 Enrolled - 10 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b Sec.
-------------------- FOR furnishing free textbooks or electronic textbooks in the public schools.
------------------------------------------------------------ FOR furnishing free textbooks or electronic textbooks in the public schools.
----------------------- AGAINST furnishing free textbooks or electronic textbooks in the public schools.
------------------------------------------------------------ AGAINST furnishing free textbooks or electronic textbooks in the public schools.
The furnishing of free textbooks or electronic textbooks when so adopted shall not be discontinued within 4 years, and thereafter only by a vote of the voters of the district upon the same conditions and in substantially the same manner as the vote for the adoption of free textbooks or electronic textbooks.
The furnishing of free textbooks or electronic textbooks when so adopted shall not be discontinued within 4 years, and thereafter only by a vote of the voters of the district upon the same conditions and in SB3547 Enrolled - 11 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b substantially the same manner as the vote for the adoption of free textbooks or electronic textbooks.
No textbook or electronic textbook furnished under the provisions of this SB3547 Engrossed - 11 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b Article shall contain any denominational or sectarian matter.
No textbook or electronic textbook furnished under the provisions of this Article shall contain any denominational or sectarian matter.
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SB3547 Enrolled - 12 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b (Source:
31.) (105 ILCS 5/28-19.5 new) SB3547 Engrossed - 12 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b Sec.
31.) (105 ILCS 5/28-19.5 new) Sec.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a school district may use funding received pursuant to this Code to purchase State-adopted textbook or instructional materials in an electronic format or hard-bound format and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of electronic textbooks or instructional materials if all of the following conditions are met:
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a school district may use funding received pursuant to this Code to purchase textbooks or instructional materials in an electronic format or hard-bound format and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and use electronic textbooks or instructional materials if both of the following conditions are met:
(3) It is economically affordable to the school district to purchase the electronic textbook.
Providing access to the materials at school and at home does not require the school district to purchase 2 sets of materials.
However, providing access to the materials at school and at home does not require the school district to purchase 2 sets of materials.
(b) For purposes of this Article, "textbook" includes SB3547 Engrossed - 13 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b electronic or digital textbooks that are used for educational purposes.
(b) For purposes of this Article, "textbook" includes SB3547 Enrolled - 13 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b electronic or digital textbooks that are used for educational purposes.
SB3547 Engrossed - 14 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b Each local school council shall have and exercise, consistent with the provisions of this Article and the powers and duties of the board of education, the following powers and duties:
SB3547 Enrolled - 14 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b Each local school council shall have and exercise, consistent with the provisions of this Article and the powers and duties of the board of education, the following powers and duties:
and (C) to directly select, in the manner provided by subsection (c) of Section 34-2.2, a new principal (including a new principal to fill a vacancy) -- without submitting any list of candidates for that position to the general superintendent as provided in paragraph 2 of this Section -- to serve under a SB3547 Engrossed - 15 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b 4 year performance contract;
and (C) to directly select, in the manner provided by subsection (c) of Section 34-2.2, a new principal (including a new principal to fill a vacancy) -- without submitting any list of candidates for that position to the general superintendent as provided in paragraph 2 of this Section -- to serve under a SB3547 Enrolled - 15 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b 4 year performance contract;
The local school council shall base its evaluation on (i) student academic improvement, as defined by the school improvement plan, (ii) student absenteeism rates at the school, (iii) instructional leadership, (iv) the effective implementation of programs, policies, or strategies to improve SB3547 Engrossed - 16 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b student academic achievement, (v) school management, and (vi) any other factors deemed relevant by the local school council, including, without limitation, the principal's communication skills and ability to create and maintain a student-centered learning environment, to develop opportunities for professional development, and to encourage parental involvement and community partnerships to achieve school improvement.
The local school council shall base its evaluation on (i) student academic improvement, as defined by the school improvement plan, (ii) student absenteeism rates at the school, (iii) instructional leadership, (iv) the effective implementation of programs, policies, or strategies to improve SB3547 Enrolled - 16 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b student academic achievement, (v) school management, and (vi) any other factors deemed relevant by the local school council, including, without limitation, the principal's communication skills and ability to create and maintain a student-centered learning environment, to develop opportunities for professional development, and to encourage parental involvement and community partnerships to achieve school improvement.
The SB3547 Engrossed - 17 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b principal may request review only once while at that attendance center.
The SB3547 Enrolled - 17 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b principal may request review only once while at that attendance center.
If the local school council retains the principal and the general superintendent requests a review of the retention decision, the local school council and the general superintendent shall be considered parties to the arbitration, a hearing officer shall SB3547 Engrossed - 18 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b be chosen between those 2 parties pursuant to procedures promulgated by the State Board of Education, and the principal may retain counsel and participate in the arbitration.
If the local school council retains the principal and the general superintendent requests a review of the retention decision, the local school council and the general superintendent shall be considered parties to the arbitration, a hearing officer shall SB3547 Enrolled - 18 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b be chosen between those 2 parties pursuant to procedures promulgated by the State Board of Education, and the principal may retain counsel and participate in the arbitration.
The hearing officer shall conduct a hearing, which shall include (i) a review of the principal's performance, evaluations, and other evidence of the principal's service at the school, (ii) reasons provided by the local school council for its decision, and (iii) documentation evidencing views of SB3547 Engrossed - 19 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b interested persons, including, without limitation, students, parents, local school council members, school faculty and staff, the principal, the general superintendent or his or her designee, and members of the community.
The hearing officer shall conduct a hearing, which shall include (i) a review of the principal's performance, evaluations, and other evidence of the principal's service at the school, (ii) reasons provided by the local school council for its decision, and (iii) documentation evidencing views of SB3547 Enrolled - 19 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b interested persons, including, without limitation, students, parents, local school council members, school faculty and staff, the principal, the general superintendent or his or her designee, and members of the community.
In the event (i) the local school council does not renew the performance contract of the principal, or the principal fails to receive a satisfactory rating as provided in subsection (h) of Section 34-8.3, or the principal is removed for cause during the term of his or her performance contract in the manner provided by Section 34-85, or a vacancy in the position of principal otherwise occurs prior to the expiration of the term of a principal's performance contract, and (ii) the local school council fails to directly select a new principal to serve under a 4 year performance contract, the local school council in such event shall submit to the general superintendent a list of 3 candidates -- listed in the local SB3547 Engrossed - 20 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b school council's order of preference -- for the position of principal, one of which shall be selected by the general superintendent to serve as principal of the attendance center.
In the event (i) the local school council does not renew the performance contract of the principal, or the principal fails to receive a satisfactory rating as provided in subsection (h) of Section 34-8.3, or the principal is removed for cause during the term of his or her performance contract in the manner provided by Section 34-85, or a vacancy in the position of principal otherwise occurs prior to the expiration of the term of a principal's performance contract, and (ii) the local school council fails to directly select a new principal to serve under a 4 year performance contract, the local school council in such event shall submit to the general superintendent a list of 3 candidates -- listed in the local SB3547 Enrolled - 20 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b school council's order of preference -- for the position of principal, one of which shall be selected by the general superintendent to serve as principal of the attendance center.
No person shall be directly selected, listed as a candidate for, or selected to serve as principal of an attendance center (i) if such person has been removed for cause from employment by the Board or (ii) if such person does not hold a valid administrative certificate issued or exchanged under Article 21 and endorsed as required by that Article for the position of SB3547 Engrossed - 21 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b principal.
No person shall be directly selected, listed as a candidate for, or selected to serve as principal of an attendance center (i) if such person has been removed for cause from employment by the Board or (ii) if such person does not hold a valid administrative certificate issued or exchanged under Article 21 and endorsed as required by that Article for the position of SB3547 Enrolled - 21 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b principal.
In cases where a principal is removed for cause or a vacancy otherwise occurs in the position of principal and the vacancy is not filled by direct selection by the local school council, the SB3547 Engrossed - 22 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b candidate list shall be submitted by the local school council to the general superintendent within 90 days after the date such removal or vacancy occurs.
In cases where a principal is removed for cause or a vacancy otherwise occurs in the position of principal and the vacancy is not filled by direct selection by the local school council, the SB3547 Enrolled - 22 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b candidate list shall be submitted by the local school council to the general superintendent within 90 days after the date such removal or vacancy occurs.
The expenditure plan SB3547 Engrossed - 23 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b shall be administered by the principal.
The expenditure plan SB3547 Enrolled - 23 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b shall be administered by the principal.
Beginning in fiscal year 1991 and in each fiscal year thereafter, from other amounts available in the applicable fiscal year budget, the board shall allocate a lump sum amount SB3547 Engrossed - 24 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b to each local school based upon such formula as the board shall determine taking into account the special needs of the student body.
Beginning in fiscal year 1991 and in each fiscal year thereafter, from other amounts available in the applicable fiscal year budget, the board shall allocate a lump sum amount SB3547 Enrolled - 24 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b to each local school based upon such formula as the board shall determine taking into account the special needs of the student body.
Adjustments shall be made due to layoff or reduction in SB3547 Engrossed - 25 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b force, lack of funds or work, change in subject requirements, enrollment changes, or contracts with third parties for the performance of services or to rectify any inconsistencies with system-wide allocation formulas or for other legitimate reasons.
Adjustments shall be made due to layoff or reduction in SB3547 Enrolled - 25 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b force, lack of funds or work, change in subject requirements, enrollment changes, or contracts with third parties for the performance of services or to rectify any inconsistencies with system-wide allocation formulas or for other legitimate reasons.
Appropriations for all non-compensation items shall be based on system-wide formulas based on student enrollment and on the special needs of the school or factors related to the physical plant, including but not limited to textbooks, electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of electronic textbooks, supplies, electricity, equipment, and routine maintenance.
Appropriations for all non-compensation items shall be based on system-wide formulas based on student enrollment and on the special needs of the school or factors related to the physical plant, including but not limited to textbooks, electronic textbooks and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and use electronic textbooks, supplies, electricity, equipment, and routine maintenance.
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Each school shall receive SB3547 Engrossed - 26 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b funds based on State and Board requirements applicable to each State Title I pupil provided to meet the special needs of the student body.
Each school shall receive SB3547 Enrolled - 26 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b funds based on State and Board requirements applicable to each State Title I pupil provided to meet the special needs of the student body.
To make recommendations to the principal concerning textbook selection and concerning curriculum developed pursuant to the school improvement plan which is consistent SB3547 Engrossed - 27 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b with systemwide curriculum objectives in accordance with Sections 34-8 and 34-18 of the School Code and in conformity with the collective bargaining agreement.
To make recommendations to the principal concerning textbook selection and concerning curriculum developed pursuant to the school improvement plan which is consistent SB3547 Enrolled - 27 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b with systemwide curriculum objectives in accordance with Sections 34-8 and 34-18 of the School Code and in conformity with the collective bargaining agreement.
and to make recommendations to the board, the general superintendent and the principal concerning any reallocation of teaching resources or other staff whenever the council determines that any such reallocation is appropriate because the qualifications of any existing staff at the attendance center do not adequately match or support SB3547 Engrossed - 28 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b instructional objectives or school programs which reflect the school improvement plan.
and to make recommendations to the board, the general superintendent and the principal concerning any reallocation of teaching resources or other staff whenever the council determines that any such reallocation is appropriate because the qualifications of any existing staff at the attendance center do not adequately match or support SB3547 Enrolled - 28 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b instructional objectives or school programs which reflect the school improvement plan.
educational theory pertinent to the attendance center's particular needs, including the development of SB3547 Engrossed - 29 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b the school improvement plan and the principal's performance contract;
educational theory pertinent to the attendance center's particular needs, including the development of SB3547 Enrolled - 29 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b the school improvement plan and the principal's performance contract;
The local school council may adopt a school uniform or SB3547 Engrossed - 30 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b dress code policy that governs the attendance center and that is necessary to maintain the orderly process of a school function or prevent endangerment of student health or safety, consistent with the policies and rules of the Board of Education.
The local school council may adopt a school uniform or SB3547 Enrolled - 30 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b dress code policy that governs the attendance center and that is necessary to maintain the orderly process of a school function or prevent endangerment of student health or safety, consistent with the policies and rules of the Board of Education.
All decisions made and actions taken by the local school council in the exercise of its powers and duties shall comply with State and federal laws, all applicable collective SB3547 Engrossed - 31 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b bargaining agreements, court orders and rules properly promulgated by the Board.
All decisions made and actions taken by the local school council in the exercise of its powers and duties shall comply with State and federal laws, all applicable collective SB3547 Enrolled - 31 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b bargaining agreements, court orders and rules properly promulgated by the Board.
The board shall, subject to the limitations in this Article, establish by-laws, rules and regulations, which shall have the force of ordinances, for the proper maintenance of a uniform system of discipline for both employees and pupils, and for the entire management of the schools, and may fix the school age of pupils, the minimum of which in kindergartens shall not be SB3547 Engrossed - 32 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b under 4 years, except that, based upon an assessment of the child's readiness, children who have attended a non-public preschool and continued their education at that school through kindergarten, were taught in kindergarten by an appropriately certified teacher, and will attain the age of 6 years on or before December 31 of the year of the 2009-2010 school term and each school term thereafter may attend first grade upon commencement of such term, and in grade schools shall not be under 6 years.
The board shall, subject to the limitations in this Article, establish by-laws, rules and regulations, which shall have the force of ordinances, for the proper maintenance of a uniform system of discipline for both employees and pupils, and for the entire management of the schools, and may fix the school age of pupils, the minimum of which in kindergartens shall not be SB3547 Enrolled - 32 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b under 4 years, except that, based upon an assessment of the child's readiness, children who have attended a non-public preschool and continued their education at that school through kindergarten, were taught in kindergarten by an appropriately certified teacher, and will attain the age of 6 years on or before December 31 of the year of the 2009-2010 school term and each school term thereafter may attend first grade upon commencement of such term, and in grade schools shall not be under 6 years.
Funds appropriated for textbook purchases must be available for electronic textbook purchases and the technological equipment necessary to support the use of SB3547 Engrossed - 33 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b electronic textbooks at the local school council's discretion.
Funds appropriated for textbook purchases must be available for electronic textbook purchases and the technological equipment necessary to gain access to and SB3547 Enrolled - 33 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b use electronic textbooks at the local school council's discretion.
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Article or in the School Code, the board may delegate to the general superintendent or to the attorney the authorities granted to the board in the School Code, provided such delegation and appropriate oversight procedures are made pursuant to board by-laws, rules and regulations, adopted as herein provided, except that the board may not delegate its authorities and SB3547 Engrossed - 34 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b responsibilities regarding (1) budget approval obligations;
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Article or in the School Code, the board may delegate to the general superintendent or to the attorney the authorities granted to the board in the School Code, provided such delegation and appropriate oversight procedures are made pursuant to board by-laws, rules and regulations, adopted as herein provided, except that the board may not delegate its authorities and SB3547 Enrolled - 34 - LRB096 19641 NHT 35037 b responsibilities regarding (1) budget approval obligations;
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1403

  2. Effective Date July 29, 2010

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 058-000-000

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 058-000-000

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Higher Education; 007-000-000

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Higher Education; 007-000-000

  10. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Higher Education

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Higher Education

  12. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.

  14. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  15. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2 - May 6, 2010

  17. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2

  18. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington

  19. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin

  20. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Kenneth Dunkin

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

  22. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  23. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Monique D. Davis

  24. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-001

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

  26. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote

  27. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  28. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  29. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000

  30. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  31. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. LaShawn K. Ford

  32. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A. Mendoza

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

  34. Second Reading - Short Debate

  35. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin

  36. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin

  37. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

  38. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano

  39. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  40. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 020-000-000

  41. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote

  42. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Elementary & Secondary Education Committee

  43. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin

  44. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  45. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  46. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  47. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee

  48. Referred to Rules Committee

  49. First Reading

  50. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  51. Chief House Sponsor Rep. LaShawn K. Ford

  52. Arrived in House

  53. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  54. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland

  55. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 18, 2010

  56. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Clayborne

  57. Second Reading

  58. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Cronin

  59. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Bond

  60. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 010-000-000

  61. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education

  62. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  63. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.

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

  65. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski

  66. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Jacobs

  67. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  68. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 4, 2010

  69. Do Pass Education; 008-000-000

  70. Assigned to Education

  71. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.

  72. Referred to Assignments

  73. First Reading

  74. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Antonio Muñoz

Sponsors

  • Jr. James F. Clayborne · Cosponsor
  • Daniel J. Burke · Cosponsor
  • Jack D. Franks · Cosponsor
  • Marlow H. Colvin · Cosponsor
  • Angelo Saviano · Cosponsor
  • Cynthia Soto · Cosponsor
  • Jim Durkin · Cosponsor
  • Susana A. Mendoza · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (8)

  • James F. Clayborne, Jr.
  • Daniel J. Burke
  • Jack D. Franks
  • Marlow H. Colvin
  • Angelo Saviano
  • Cynthia Soto
  • Jim Durkin
  • Susana A. Mendoza

Not signed on (175)

175 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Concurrence

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 48001
Republican 1000
Total 58001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Hultgren — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Link — Yea
Maloney — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Noland — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Forby — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Radogno — Not Voting
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Yea
Millner — Yea
Frerichs — 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

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Concurrence, Amendment 2

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 48001
Democrat 9000
Republican 1000
Total 58001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Hendon — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Millner — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Noland — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Steans — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Radogno — Not Voting
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Link — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Meeks — 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

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Third Reading

Passed 116 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 99002
Democrat 13000
Republican 4000
Total 116002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Holbrook — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
McAsey — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Mell — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Bradley — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Myers — Yea
Brady — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Senger — Yea
Sente — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Gordon, Jehan — Yea
Wait — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Watson — Yea
Howard — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Hatcher — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Farnham — Yea
Gordon, Careen — Not Voting
Madigan — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Not Voting
Osmond — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Washington — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Burns — Yea
Carberry — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Connelly — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Golar — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel 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

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Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 46003
Republican 1000
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Hultgren — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Millner — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Noland — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Forby — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Brady — Not Voting
Meeks — Not Voting
Kotowski — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Rutherford — Not Voting
Sandoval — Yea
Link — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Frerichs — 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

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3547 do?
Amends the School Code. Authorizes a school district to provide students with instructional materials in an electronic format.
Who sponsors SB 3547?
SB 3547 is sponsored by James F. Clayborne, Jr., Daniel J. Burke, Jack D. Franks, Marlow H. Colvin, Angelo Saviano, Cynthia Soto, Jim Durkin, and Susana A. Mendoza.
What is the current status of SB 3547?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2010. Enacted.
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