Bill > HB3845

This bill amends the School Code to fundamentally change how non-resident students are treated in school districts. The key provisions eliminate tuition charges for non-resident pupils, removing all previous language about calculating and assessing tuition rates for students from outside the school district. The bill requires each school board to establish a policy for transferring non-resident students into the district, and creates a new process for handling student transfers. Specifically, school districts must now approve transfer applications unless there is no capacity at the requested grade level, must post monthly vacancy information on their websites, and are required to report transfer application data annually to the State Board of Education. Parents whose transfer applications are denied can now appeal to the State Board of Education. The bill also removes previous provisions related to hearings, penalties, and residency determinations for non-resident students, effectively making it easier for students to transfer between school districts. This change represents a significant shift in how Illinois school districts manage student enrollment and transfers, aiming to provide more flexibility and accessibility for students seeking educational opportunities outside their home district.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3845&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104