SB2007 - 104th General Assembly

SCH-ACADEMIC AMBASSADOR PROG
Last Action
6/02/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/14A-38 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Allows any school or school district that maintains any of grades 9 through 12 to implement an advance academic studies ambassadors program with the following goals: (1) to improve the enrollment of students in advanced academic programs within the school or district; (2) to improve the retention and academic success of students enrolled in advanced academic programs within the school or district; (3) to provide students information, leadership opportunities, and foster a sense of community among the student body; and (4) to promote the importance and awareness of advanced academic programs offered at the school or school district to enrolled students and their families. Provides that the State Board of Education shall award competitive grants on an annual basis to schools and school districts that submit a grant application to the State Board requesting funds to implement an advance academic studies ambassadors program. Allows the State Board to adopt any rules necessary for the implementation of the provisions.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/06/2025 Senate First Reading
2/06/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/25/2025 Senate Assigned to Appropriations- Education
3/21/2025 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/11/2025 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
5/09/2025 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/23/2025 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
6/02/2025 Senate Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments