SB1858 Summary

• Amends Section 1A-4 of the School Code concerning powers and duties of the State Board of Education with a technical change to the word "The" at the beginning of Section B.

• Establishes that the State Board of Education shall appoint a State Superintendent of Education who serves at the Board's pleasure under a performance-based contract linked to statewide student performance and academic improvement.

• Requires State Superintendent contracts to expire no later than February 1 every 4 years beginning with February 1, 2007, though the Superintendent serves until a successor is appointed.

• Prohibits the State Board from delegating authority to the State Superintendent regarding nonrecognizing school districts, withholding State payments as penalties, or making final contested case decisions under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.

• Establishes that five Board members constitute a quorum and a majority vote is required to approve actions, with special voting provisions for seven newly appointed Board members.