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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to submit an annual report available to the public, on or before July 1, on its 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 or withdrawal from a school in the school district under specified provisions, showing the potential net change; (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 either transferred into, out of, or within each district, showing the actual net change. Provides that each year, the State Board of Education shall randomly select 20 school districts in this State to conduct an audit of each school district's approved and denied transfers based on the provisions of the policies adopted by the respective school district. Provides that on or before the first day of January, April, July, and October of each year, it shall be the duty of the superintendent of a receiving school district to file with the State Board of Education a report showing the total number of students granted transfers to or within the receiving school district and their respective school sites and grade levels. Requires each school district to report to the State Board of Education on or before October 1 of each year: (1) the total student capacity for each school in the school district; (2) the number of transfer students enrolled in each receiving school in the receiving school district; (3) the number of requests for specified transfer received; and (4) the number of requests for transfer denied and the reason or reasons supporting the denial of any request for transfer.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois School Code to enhance transparency around student transfers between school districts. It requires the State Board of Education to publish an annual public report by July 1st that details student transfer activities for each school district, including the number of students seeking transfers, the number of transfer requests rejected, specific reasons for rejections, and the net change in student population. The bill mandates that school district superintendents submit quarterly reports (in January, April, July, and October) to the State Board of Education, documenting the total number of transferred students, their school sites, and grade levels. Additionally, each school district must report annually by October 1st, providing detailed information such as total student capacity for each school, number of transfer students in each school, number of transfer requests received, and reasons for any transfer request denials. The bill also introduces an annual audit process where the State Board of Education will randomly select 20 school districts to review their transfer policies and verify reporting accuracy, with the power to set district capacity if inaccurate reporting is discovered. These provisions aim to increase accountability and provide more comprehensive data about student transfers across Illinois school districts.
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant (on 03/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2340&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2340.htm |
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