HB4776 Summary

• Removes impasse procedures and dispute resolution requirements previously applicable to educational employers whose boundaries match cities with populations exceeding 500,000 (Chicago Public Schools).

• Repeals Section 4.5 of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act concerning specific subjects of collective bargaining with such employers.

• Amends Section 34-3.5 of the School Code to eliminate language restricting how disputes must be resolved between the Chicago Board of Education and Chicago Teachers Union.

• Establishes new impasse procedures under Section 12 that distinguish between Article 34 school districts and other educational employers, with fact-finding and mediation requirements for Article 34 districts.

• Becomes effective immediately upon enactment.