HB1553Introduced in the House
ELECTION DAY WAIVER
Introduced by Tony McCombie, District 89
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning holidays, provides that a school board or other entity eligible to apply for waivers and modifications under the Code is authorized to hold school or schedule teachers' institutes, parent-teacher conferences, or staff development on November 3, 2026 (2026 General Election Day) if certain conditions are met. Effective July 1, 2025.
Where it stands
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Ethics & Elections
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Ethics & Elections
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Ethics & Elections
Assigned to Ethics & Elections
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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