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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to develop a standardized Uniform Compliance Complaint Form to be used statewide and made available on the website of every regional office of education and intermediate service center. Provides that the Uniform Compliance Complaint Form shall allow a complainant to allege a school district's or school's violation of the Code or a rule over which the regional superintendent of schools or intermediate service center's executive director has oversight. Provides that upon receipt of a written and signed complaint using the form, the regional office of education or intermediate service center shall conduct an independent investigation. Requires the regional office of education or the intermediate service center to issue a written decision to the complainant within 60 calendar days after receipt of the complaint. Provides that if the regional office of education or intermediate service center finds a violation of the Code or a rule, the regional office of education or intermediate service center shall issue a report requiring the district to develop a corrective action plan. Provides that any district or school official who knowingly provides false information during the investigation or refuses to cooperate with the regional office of education or the intermediate service center in its investigation is subject to a hearing regarding the official's professional educator license status. Allows a party to a complaint to appeal the decision of the regional office of education or the intermediate service center to the State Superintendent of Education within 30 days after the issuance of the written decision. Requires the State Board to adopt rules as are necessary to implement the provisions.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a standardized process for reporting and investigating violations of the School Code or related rules by school districts or officials. The State Board of Education will create a Uniform Compliance Complaint Form, accessible online through regional offices of education and intermediate service centers, which are local administrative bodies overseeing schools. Anyone can use this form to file a complaint, and upon receiving a signed complaint, the relevant regional office or service center must conduct an independent investigation, allowing both the complainant and the school district to submit additional information. A written decision must be issued within 60 days, and if a violation is found, the school district will be required to create and implement a corrective action plan, with progress monitored and posted online. Officials who knowingly provide false information or refuse to cooperate during an investigation could face disciplinary action regarding their professional educator license. Parties involved can appeal decisions to the State Superintendent of Education within 30 days, and the State Board of Education will create necessary rules to put these provisions into effect.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Education (on 02/17/2026)
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