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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the School Code. Creates the Advisory Council on At-Risk Students within the State Board of Education. Sets forth provisions concerning the members of the Council, meetings of the Council, and administrative support to the Council. Requires the Council to accept and consider public comments when making its recommendations. Requires the Council to submit a report no later than December 15, 2016 to the State Superintendent of Education, the Governor, and the General Assembly addressing (1) the barriers to success present for at-risk students; (2) how much socio-economic status impacts academic and career achievement; (3) how at-risk students perform academically; (4) how at-risk students perform academically compared to students from higher socio-economic statuses; (5) what programs are shown to help at-risk students reach higher levels of academic and career achievement; (6) what specific curriculums help the academic success of at-risk students; (7) of curriculums that help at-risk students, which of these need to be implemented within the Illinois Learning Standards; (8) to what degree school districts teach cultural history, and how this can be improved; (9) specific policy recommendations; and (10) any other information that the Council determines will assist in the understanding of the barriers to success for or increase the academic performance of at-risk students. Requires the Council to submit annual reports thereafter. Effective immediately.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each appoint a member of the House of Representatives (rather than "member") to the Advisory Council. Provides that the President and Minority Leader of the Senate shall each appoint a member of the Senate (rather than "member") to the Advisory Council. Provides that the report to be prepared by the Advisory Council must address certain questions only with respect to school districts where racial minorities comprise a majority of the student population.
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adds another 2 members to the Advisory Council on At-Risk Students. Provides that the Council's initial report must be submitted by no later than December 15, 2017 (rather than December 15, 2016).
Land Conveyance Appraisal Note (Dept. of Transportation)
No land conveyances are included in this legislation, therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed.
Judicial Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts)
This bill would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State.
State Debt Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Government Forecasting & Accountability)
HB 6136 (H-AM-1) would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness.
State Debt Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 2 (Government Forecasting & Accountability)
HB 6136 (H-AM-2) would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness.
HB 6136 will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois.
Correctional Note (Dept of Corrections)
This bill has no fiscal or population impact on the Department of Corrections.
Correctional Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept of Corrections)
This bill has no fiscal or population impact on the Department of Corrections.
Correctional Note, House Committee Amendment No. 2 (Dept of Corrections)
This bill has no fiscal or population impact on the Department of Corrections.
Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Housing Development Authority)
This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence.
Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 2 (Housing Development Authority)
This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence.
Balanced Budget Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Office of Management and Budget)
This bill will have a minimal fiscal impact on the General Revenue Fund, as it declares that the State Board of Education and City of Chicago School District 299 shall provide administrative support to the Council.
Balanced Budget Note, House Committee Amendment No. 2 (Office of Management and Budget)
This bill will have a minimal fiscal impact on the General Revenue Fund, as it declares that the State Board of Education and City of Chicago School District 299 shall provide administrative support to the Council.
Fiscal Note (IL State Board of Education)
HB 6136 (H-AM 1 & 2) will have a fiscal impact on the State Board of Education as it requires the Board to provide administrative support to the Council. The specific amount is not known. Council members may require reimbursement for travel and other expenses in addition to the administrative costs associated with the Council.
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