SB1799Introduced in the Senate
SCH CD-NONINSTRUCTIONAL SERVIC
Introduced by Ram Villivalam, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the School Code. In a provision concerning third party non-instructional services, allows a board of education to enter into a contract, of no longer than 3 months in duration, with a third party for non-instructional services currently performed by an employee or bargaining unit member for the purpose of augmenting the current workforce in an emergency situation that threatens the safety or health of the school district's students or staff, provided that (i) the school board meets all of its obligations under the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act and (ii) the board of education posts all vacant positions used for augmenting the current workforce on the school district's website, in a manner that is easily accessible to the affected bargaining unit and the general public, as well as on all other platforms on which the board of education advertises its vacancies (rather than just provided that the school board meets all of its obligations under the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act); defines "emergency situation". Provides that the board of education must post all vacant positions in the manner described in the amendatory provisions for the entirety of an emergency contract and the entirety of any reviewed emergency contract until the emergency contract expires. Provides that a board of education that attempts to renew or enter into any new contract of any type whatsoever for any reason whatsoever with a third party for non-instructional services to augment the current workforce for a group of employees in an emergency situation 2 times must follow specified steps or obtain mutual agreement with the affected bargaining unit, if any. The mutual agreement must be separate from the collective bargaining agreement that the affected bargaining unit has with the board of education. Provides that a board of education that attempts to renew or enter into any new contract of any type whatsoever for any reason whatsoever with a third party for non-instructional services to augment the current workforce for a group of employees in an emergency situation 3 times or more is required to obtain mutual agreement with the affected bargaining unit. Provides that the mutual agreement must be separate from the collective bargaining agreement that the affected bargaining unit has with the board of education. Effective July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0393
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurrence in Senate · May 31, 2025
51
Yes
3
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Postponed - Education
Do Pass Education; 013-001-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 6, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 012-003-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Villivalam
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 042-008-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-010-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-009-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 083-024-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 27, 2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Ram Villivalam
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Education
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 011-002-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 051-003-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0393
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