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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Article of the School Code concerning the Chicago school district. Removes the prohibition on student members of a local school council being counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present to act and having a vote on the following measures: (i) the evaluation of a principal; (ii) the renewal of a principal's performance contract or the inclusion of any provision or modification of the contract; (iii) the direct selection by the local school council of a new principal to serve under a 4-year performance contract; or (iv) the determination of the names of candidates to be submitted to the general superintendent for the position of principal. Requires 8 affirmative votes of the local school council at attendance centers enrolling students through grade 8 and 9 affirmative votes of the local school council at secondary attendance centers (rather than 7) for the direct selection by the local school council of a new principal. Provides that student members of a local school council shall count toward a quorum on all measures brought before the local school council. Removes the prohibition on student members of a local school council being eligible to vote on personnel matters and the allocation of teaching and staff resources.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code concerning local school councils in Chicago, primarily by expanding the voting rights and quorum participation of student members. Previously, student members were prohibited from voting on key principal-related decisions and were not counted for quorum purposes on these matters. This bill removes those prohibitions, allowing student members to vote on principal evaluations, contract renewals, direct selection of new principals, and the determination of principal candidates, and they will now count towards a quorum for all local school council measures. Additionally, the bill increases the required affirmative votes for the direct selection of a new principal at secondary schools from 7 to 9, while maintaining 8 affirmative votes for schools through grade 8. It also removes the restriction on student members voting on personnel matters and the allocation of teaching and staff resources.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 01/27/2026)
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