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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Authorizes the State Board of Education to administer the Illinois Classroom Supply Assistance Program. Requires the State Board to create a list of preapproved items which may be purchased using funds loaded onto a Classroom Supply Assistance Card (CSAC). Provides that at the beginning of each school quarter starting during the 2027-2028 school year, the State Board shall distribute funds from the Illinois Classroom Supply Assistance Program Fund to teachers throughout the State. Provides that funds for the Program shall be distributed according to a needs-based formula taking into account school district funding, district poverty rates and Title 1 status, per-pupil spending disparities, student performance metrics, and teacher-to-student ratios. Provides that purchases made with a CSAC shall be tracked electronically and monitored to ensure compliance with the list of approved supplies. Provides that teachers shall have access to an online portal to manage funds, review balances, and track purchases. Provides that annual audits shall be conducted to maintain transparency and prevent misuse. Requires the State Board to launch a pilot program in high-needs districts for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years to test the funding model and distribution process. Requires the State Board to annually report to the Governor and the General Assembly on the status of the Program and any problems that arose with its implementation in the preceding calendar year. Creates the Illinois Classroom Supply Assistance Fund. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Illinois Classroom Supply Assistance Program, which aims to support teachers by providing them with funds to purchase necessary classroom materials. The State Board of Education will administer the program, creating a list of preapproved items that teachers can purchase using a State-issued Classroom Supply Assistance Card (CSAC). Starting in the 2027-2028 school year, teachers will receive quarterly funds distributed according to a needs-based formula that considers factors such as school district funding, poverty rates, Title 1 status, per-pupil spending disparities, student performance metrics, and teacher-to-student ratios. The program will provide additional funding for teachers in special education, STEM, and arts classrooms to reflect the higher cost of materials in these areas. "Necessary classroom materials" are defined to include basic supplies like paper and pencils, educational tools like learning aids, and organizational items, but exclude personal electronics and non-educational goods. The bill requires electronic tracking of purchases to ensure compliance, provides teachers with an online portal to manage their funds, and mandates annual audits to maintain transparency. Additionally, the State Board will conduct a pilot program in high-needs districts during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years to test the funding model and will provide annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly about the program's implementation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3008&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3008.htm |
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