HB5436Introduced in the House
SCH CD-REG BD SCH TRUSTEES
Introduced by Tracy Katz Muhl, District 57
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Ethics & Elections
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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