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IL SB1392
Bill
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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