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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that a school report card must include data related to: (1) the total student capacity for each school in the school district; (2) the number of student transfers enrolled in each receiving school in the receiving school district; (3) the number of requests for transfer received; and (4) the number of requests for transfer denied and the reasons supporting the denial of any request for transfer. Provides that on or before the first day of each semester, it shall be the duty of the superintendent of the receiving school district to file with the State Board of Education showing the total number of students granted transfers into or within the receiving school district, and their respective school sites and grade levels. Requires the State Board to submit an annual report available to the public, on or before July 1st, on their website that includes for each school district: (1) the number of students in the school year seeking admission to transfer to or within a school district; (2) the number of rejected transfer requests in the school year; (3) the reason or reasons why each rejected transfer request was rejected in the school year; and (4) the total number of students that into or within each district. Provides that each year the State Board shall randomly select 20 of the school districts in the State to conduct an audit of each district's approved and denied transfers based on the provisions of the policies adopted by the respective school district. Amends the State Mandates Act. Provides that no reimbursement by the State is required for the implementation of any mandate created by the amendatory Act.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to enhance reporting requirements related to student transfers between school districts. Beginning in October 2026, school report cards must include detailed information about student transfers, such as the total student capacity for each school, the number of student transfers enrolled in receiving schools, the number of transfer requests received, and the number of transfer requests denied along with specific reasons for denial. The bill requires school district superintendents to file a report with the State Board of Education at the start of each semester detailing the total number of student transfers, their school sites, and grade levels. Additionally, the State Board must publish an annual public report by July 1st that provides comprehensive data on student transfer requests, including the number of requests, rejections, and reasons for rejection. The bill also mandates that the State Board randomly select 20 school districts each year to conduct an audit of their approved and denied transfers to ensure compliance with district policies. If inaccurate reporting of school capacity is discovered, the State Board will have the authority to set the capacity for that school district. The bill includes no requirement for state reimbursement for implementing these new reporting mandates.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Committee Hearing (14:00:00 3/19/2026 Room 115) (on 03/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2981&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2981.htm |
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