Bill > HB3366

This bill amends the School Code to remove two specific reporting requirements related to unpaid student account balances. Currently, school districts are prohibited from withholding a student's grades, transcripts, or diploma due to an unpaid balance, and they were previously required to catalogue and report the total unpaid amount to the State Board of Education at the end of each school year. The bill eliminates these reporting obligations, effectively simplifying administrative procedures for school districts. The modification appears to be part of an effort to reduce bureaucratic paperwork and ensure that students are not penalized academically for financial issues. By removing the requirement to track and report unpaid balances, the bill maintains the existing protection that prevents schools from withholding academic records while reducing the associated administrative burden. The change applies to Section 10-20.9a of the School Code, which governs grading, promotion, and student academic records.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3366&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104