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IL HB5009
Bill
Status
Failed
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Margaret Croke
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 24-2 of the School Code regarding holidays for school employees
- Changes the standard for holiday pay deductions from "would have otherwise been scheduled to work" to "during which time the employee is contractually employed," expanding protections for all school employees including educational support personnel
- Authorizes school boards to hold school or conduct teacher institutes, parent-teacher conferences, and staff development on five specific holidays (MLK Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Pulaski Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans' Day) if the honored person is recognized through instruction and a public hearing is held
- Maintains existing legal school holidays including New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas; allows school boards to grant additional special holidays as deemed advisable
- May require state reimbursement under the State Mandates Act
Legislative Description
SCH CD-HOLIDAYS-EMPLOYEE
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/7/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules4/5/2024
Labor & Commerce3/12/2024
Rules3/1/2024
Labor & Commerce2/28/2024
Rules2/8/2024
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