Bill > SB1228

This bill amends the School Code by removing provisions that previously allowed days of e-learning (electronic learning) program participation to be counted as full days of attendance. Specifically, the bill eliminates language that permitted school districts to count students' verified participation in an e-learning program, as approved by the school board and verified by the regional office of education or intermediate service center, as equivalent to a full day of attendance. The key change means that e-learning days will no longer automatically be considered the same as in-person school days for attendance calculation purposes. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, which gives schools and districts time to adjust their attendance tracking and e-learning policies. This change could potentially impact how schools document and count student attendance, especially in situations where remote or online learning is utilized, and may require schools to develop alternative methods for tracking student participation and engagement during e-learning days.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1228&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104