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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Regional Superintendent of Schools Article of the School Code. Requires the regional superintendent of schools to, beginning on August 7, 2028, exercise and perform all rights, powers, duties, and responsibilities that were vested in or required by law to be exercised and performed by former regional boards of school trustees and appoint a nonpartisan citizens committee consisting of 5 members to conduct the duties of the former regional board of school trustees. Provides that the expiring terms of members of each regional board of school trustees shall be extended so as to terminate on the August 7, 2028. Provides that all books, records, maps, papers, documents, equipment, supplies, accounts, deposits, and other personal property belonging to or subject to the control or disposition of former regional board of school trustees shall be transferred and delivered to the regional office of education or education service center that services the same or substantially similar territory as the former regional board of school trustees. Repeals provisions regarding regional boards of school trustees. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill, effective immediately, abolishes regional boards of school trustees and transfers their duties to regional superintendents of schools, or Regional Offices of Education (ROEs), by August 7, 2028. The regional superintendent will assume all rights, powers, duties, and responsibilities previously held by these boards and may appoint a 5-member nonpartisan citizens committee to assist with these duties. The bill also extends the terms of current regional board members until August 7, 2028, and mandates the transfer of all property and records from the former regional boards to the relevant ROE or education service center. Conforming changes are made across various acts to reflect the elimination of regional boards of school trustees and the assumption of their functions by ROEs.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/13/2026)
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