HB1629 Summary

• Prohibits school districts and organizational units from using evidence-based funding distribution monies to pay for travel, lodging, or dining expenses.

• Adds restriction to Section 18-8.15 of the School Code governing the evidence-based funding formula for student success implemented starting in the 2017-2018 school year.

• Applies to all funds distributed to organizational units under the evidence-based funding model, requiring alternative funding sources for any travel, lodging, or meal-related expenditures.

• Effective immediately upon becoming law.