Bill Status of SB 2733   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-SCH CONSTRCT REFERENDUM

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Adriane Johnson

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/12/2024SenateReferred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/10-22.36from Ch. 122, par. 10-22.36

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Boards Article of the School Code. In provisions requiring referendum approval to build or purchase a school building, provides that for any school district: (i) that is designated as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 school district under the evidence-based funding provisions of the Code, (ii) with at least one school that is located on federal property, (iii) whose overall student population is no more than 4,500 students and no less than 2,500 students, and (iv) that receives a federal Public Schools on Military Installations grant until June 30, 2030, no referendum shall be required if at least 75% of the cost of construction or building of any such building is paid or will be paid with funds received or expected to be received from the Public Schools on Military Installations grant. Provides that the school board must hold at least 2 public hearings, the sole purpose of which shall be to discuss the decision to construct a school building and to receive input from those community members in attendance. Provides that the notice of each public hearing that sets forth the time, date, place, and description of the school construction project must be provided at least 10 days prior to the hearing by publication on the school district's website. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/12/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson
  1/12/2024SenateFirst Reading
  1/12/2024SenateReferred to Assignments

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