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IL SB1462

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Luechtefeld

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 10-20.9a of the School Code regarding teacher grading and student promotion.
  • Makes a technical change by removing duplicate language ("the") in the provision about teachers administering approved marking systems.
  • Maintains teacher responsibility for determining grades based on professional judgment within district grading policies, with procedures required for grade changes and notification to affected teachers.
  • Prohibits school districts from promoting students based solely on age or non-academic social reasons; promotion decisions must be based on academic performance criteria including curriculum completion, attendance, and standardized test performance.
  • Requires districts to provide remedial assistance to students not qualifying for promotion, including options such as summer bridge programs of at least 90 hours, tutoring, increased instructional time, or grade retention.

Legislative Description

EDUCATION-TECH

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Assignments2/6/2013

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