SB0144Introduced in the Senate
SCHOOL CODE-CHARTER SCHOOLS
Introduced by Celina Villanueva, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the School Code. Provides that for charter schools located in the Chicago school district, if a charter school proposes to close one or more campuses during the term of its contract, then (i) the charter school shall announce the proposal no later than September 1 of the year prior to the effective date of the closure, (ii) the charter school is subject to specified procedures in the Chicago School District Article, and (iii) the school board retains authority to approve or deny the closure. Provides that if the school board approves the closure, the governing body of the charter school shall work collaboratively with the school board, educators, and the families of students attending the campus of the charter school that is the subject of the closure to ensure successful integration of affected students into new learning environments. Provides that affected students who reside in the district shall be guaranteed a seat at a district school. Provides that upon the closing of a charter school located in the Chicago school district, the charter school's licensed teachers shall be guaranteed a similar position for which they are qualified at a district school with full recognition of prior service if they choose to work in the district. Provides that teachers in the closed charter school without an educator license shall be provided a pathway to a short-term license and preference in receiving a job at a district school.
Where it stands
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
July 2, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Executive Committee · April 9, 2025
9
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Napoleon Harris | 15 | Yes |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| William Cunningham | 18 | Yes |
| Cristina Castro | 22 | Yes |
| Laura Murphy | 28 | Yes |
| Susan Rezin | 38 | No |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Yes |
| John Curran | 41 | No |
| Linda Holmes | 42 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Assigned to Executive
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 10, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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