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IL HB2812

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Brad Halbrook

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows parents or guardians of twins or higher order multiples to request placement in the same or separate classrooms if children are in grades kindergarten through 5, same grade level, and attending the same school.

  • Requires parents to make classroom placement requests at school registration for the upcoming school year or upon transfer enrollment.

  • Permits school principals to request a meeting with parents to recommend classroom placement; if they disagree, the principal must request a school board hearing to determine final placement.

  • If the principal does not request a meeting, the school must provide the classroom placement requested by the parent or guardian.

  • Allows principals to request a board hearing during the school year to change placement if it is disruptive to the classroom environment or not academically, behaviorally, or mentally beneficial to the children; requires 10 days' written notice to parents before the hearing.

Legislative Description

SCH CD-CLASSROOM PLACEMENT

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

4/8/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2021
Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies3/9/2021
Rules2/19/2021

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