IL HB2529

School districts may discharge any unfunded mandate or requirement imposed by the School Code or State Board of Education administrative rules without compliance.

Exceptions to discharge provisions include laws and rules pertaining to student health, life, or safety; federally required mandates including the Every Student Succeeds Act; and laws and 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 website at least 14 days prior and published in a newspaper of general circulation at least 7 days prior.

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

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