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Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. Prohibits, until February 1, 2027, the Chicago Board of Education from closing any attendance center within the school district that has selective admission requirements that apply to the entire student body. Prohibits, until February 1, 2027, the Board from changing the standards for admission to any attendance center within the school district that has selective admission requirements that apply to the entire student body. Provides that the Board shall not take any action, until February 1, 2027, that results in a disproportionate decrease in either the total amount or percentage of funds allocated to an attendance center within the school district that has selective admission requirements that apply to the entire student body compared to other attendance centers of comparable size. Effective immediately.
Prohibits the Chicago Board of Education from approving any school closings, consolidations, or phase-outs until February 1, 2027 (instead of until January 15, 2025). Removes a provision prohibiting, until February 1, 2027, the Chicago Board of Education from closing any attendance center within the school district that has selective admission requirements that apply to the entire student body.
Racial Impact Note (Illinois State Board of Education)
Pursuant to 25 ILCS 83/110-10 the State Board of Education does not believe HB 303 as amended would pose a racial impact as it would not change the existing procedures or operations of any attendance center within the district.
Fiscal Note (Illinois State Board of Education)
H.B. 303, as amended by House Amendment 3, would extend the prohibition on the board of Chicago Public Schools approving any school closings, consolidations, or phase-outs through February 1, 2027. It would also prohibit the board from changing admission standards for schools with selective admission requirements or from disproportionately decreasing funding for such schools. This change would not have a fiscal impact to the State Board of Education.
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