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IL SB1392

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bill Brady

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Makes a technical change to Section 1A-1 of the School Code concerning the composition and appointment of the State Board of Education.
  • Specifies the State Board of Education shall consist of 8 members and a chairperson appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation, with regional representation including 2 members from non-Cook County areas, 2 from Cook County, 2 from counties contiguous to Cook County, and 3 at-large members.
  • Establishes 4-year terms for board members beginning on the second Wednesday in January of odd-numbered years, with staggered expiration dates to ensure continuity.
  • Requires that of members whose terms expire in the same year, at least one must be an at-large member and no more than 2 may be from the same political party.
  • Allows the Governor to make temporary appointments to fill vacancies when the Senate is not in session, with permanent appointments made upon the Senate's next meeting.

Legislative Description

EDUCATION-TECH

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Assignments2/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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