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This bill amends the School Code to authorize the Chicago Board of Education to provide compensation for its board members, which is a significant change from the current law that specifies board members serve without compensation. Specifically, the bill allows the Board to pass a resolution to determine board member compensation, which can include reimbursement for expenses incurred while performing their duties. The bill maintains existing eligibility requirements for board members, such as being a U.S. citizen, registered voter, and resident of the city, district, and subdistrict for at least one year prior to election or appointment. The bill also updates petition signature requirements for board member nominations, specifying different thresholds for the 2024 general election (1,000-3,000 signatures) and 2026 and subsequent elections (500-1,500 signatures for subdistrict candidates, 2,500 for at-large candidates). The bill continues to prohibit board members from being child sex offenders and from holding other public offices, with the key change being the potential for board members to now receive compensation for their service.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1452&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104