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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Election Code and the School Code. Provides for 5 additional members of the State Board of Education to be elected at the general election in 2028 and every 4 years thereafter. Provides that one member shall be elected from each judicial district. Provides that the 5 members shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis. Provides that a petition for nomination of a candidate for member of the State Board shall be signed by at least 0.5% of the total number of registered voters in the judicial district. Provides that beginning on the date when the 5 members initially elected take office, a majority of the State Board shall constitute a quorum. Makes related changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Illinois election and school laws to establish a system for electing five members to the State Board of Education, beginning with the general election in 2028 and every four years thereafter. These five members will be elected on a nonpartisan basis, with one member chosen from each of the state's judicial districts, and candidates will need to gather signatures from at least 0.5% of registered voters in their district to appear on the ballot. The bill also specifies that once these newly elected members take office, a majority of the entire State Board of Education will constitute a quorum, meaning fewer members will be needed to conduct official business.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/05/2026)
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