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IL SB1462
Bill
Status
Failed
1/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
David Luechtefeld
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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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