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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Requires school districts to annually report to the State Board of Education the following: (1) the amount of funds received by each school district in the preceding school year; (2) the amount of funds reserved by each school district in the preceding school year to serve homeless children and youth; (3) the number of homeless children and youth identified and enrolled in each school district for that same school year; (4) the amount of such funds that were spent on homeless children and youth; (5) the activities on which such funds were spent; and (6) any auxiliary funding provided to the school district through supplemental funding. Requires the State Board to post the information on the State Board's website.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois School Code by creating a new reporting requirement for school districts regarding funding and support for homeless children and youth. Specifically, school districts will now be required to submit an annual report to the State Board of Education that includes: (1) the amount of federal Title I funds received under 20 U.S.C. 6313, (2) the amount of funds reserved to serve homeless children and youth, (3) the number of homeless children and youth identified and enrolled in the district, (4) the total amount of funds spent on these students, and (5) a detailed breakdown of how those funds were used. The State Board of Education will then be responsible for publicly posting this information on their website. The bill also provides a specific definition of "homeless children and youth" by referencing the federal definition in 42 U.S.C. 11434a. This legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability in how school districts support some of their most vulnerable students by creating a comprehensive, publicly accessible reporting system.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
John Curran (R)*,
Nicole La Ha (R)*,
Chris Balkema (R),
Michael Crawford (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Mike Halpin (D),
Darby Hills (R),
Mike Simmons (D),
Sally Turner (R),
Karina Villa (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0302 (on 08/15/2025)
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