IL HB4352

School districts may discharge any unfunded mandate or requirement placed on them by the School Code or State Board of Education administrative rules.

Exceptions to discharge authority include mandates related to student health, life, or safety; federally required mandates including the Every Student Succeeds Act; and laws or rules pertaining to civil rights and protections.

School districts must hold a public hearing before discharging an unfunded mandate, with notice posted on the district's website at least 14 days prior and published in a local newspaper at least 7 days prior.

School districts must notify the affected exclusive collective bargaining agent and state legislators representing the territory in writing at least 7 days before the hearing, and must allow the bargaining agent to attend.

School boards must report each discharged unfunded mandate to the State Board of Education, which shall compile and submit the information to the General Assembly annually.