IL HB3239

Establishes composition of Local School Councils (LSCs) with 12 voting members: principal, 2 teachers, 6 parents, 1 non-teacher employee, and 2 community residents; secondary schools add 1 student member for 13 total.

Implements elected membership for 6 parent and 2 community resident positions through biennial elections on Parent Report Card Pick-up Day, with eligible voters casting ballots for up to 5 candidates.

Requires criminal background investigations for all incoming LSC members and establishes permanent ineligibility for certain felony convictions and 10-year ineligibility for drug-related offenses.

Mandates disclosure of economic interests and conflicts of interest by candidates and council members, with failure to disclose rendering individuals ineligible for service.

Defines "community resident" as a person 17 years or older residing in the school's attendance area, excluding parents of enrolled students, with specific provisions for multi-area schools.