Bill > SB1905

This bill amends the School Code to modify the process for filling vacancies in the office of regional superintendent of schools. Specifically, it changes the conditions under which an appointee can serve until the next general election. Previously, if more than 28 months remained in the term, an appointee could serve until the next election. Now, the bill requires that the vacancy must also occur at least 130 days before the next general election to trigger this provision. Additionally, the bill adjusts the timeline for filing nomination papers during a vacancy, extending the window from 91-85 days to 120-113 days prior to the primary election. These changes provide more flexibility in the appointment process and ensure that nominations can be made with sufficient time before the election. The bill applies to educational service regions not located in home rule counties and aims to streamline the process of filling unexpected vacancies in the regional superintendent's position while maintaining the requirement that the appointee be from the same political party as the previous officeholder.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1905&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104