IL HB1774

Establishes elected Chicago Board of Education with 21 members: 20 district representatives and 1 at-large president, effective May 14, 2019, replacing the mayor-appointed board.

Board members serve 4-year terms, elected from 20 electoral districts created by the General Assembly, with candidates nominated by petition requiring 250 signatures for district seats or 2,500 for at-large seat.

Implements conflict-of-interest provisions prohibiting board members from holding contracts with the school district and restricting post-service employment with entities that received $25,000+ in board contracts during the member's service.

Transfers Inspector General appointment authority from the Mayor to the elected board beginning May 14, 2019, maintaining the position's independence and investigative powers.

Adds school board elections to consolidated election schedule in odd-numbered years beginning in 2019, with vacancy-filling procedures allowing board members to nominate replacements or returning selection to voters if conditions are met.