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IL HB4768
Bill
Status
Passed
8/24/2018
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Wheeler
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AI Summary
- Amends the School Code to modify the oath of office required for school board members before taking their seat on the board
- Adds nine new commitments to the oath including accepting responsibility for equitable education, fostering community participation, establishing structures for student success, and assessing student achievement
- Requires board members to swear they will respect taxpayer interests, encourage free expression, recognize individual members have no legal authority outside of majority board votes, and serve as education advocates
- Changes the oath's concluding language to include commitment to working with the district superintendent to lead toward fulfilling the board's vision for academic skills, knowledge, citizenship, and personal development
- Effective date: July 2, 2010 (original act); this amendment updates provisions from P.A. 96-998
Legislative Description
SCH CD-SCH BOARD MEMBER-OATH
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-1055
8/24/2018
Committee Referrals
Education Special Issues5/9/2018
Education5/2/2018
Assignments5/1/2018
Elementary & Secondary Education: Licensing, Administration & Oversight4/19/2018
Rules2/13/2018
Full Bill Text
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