Date	Chamber	Action
10/18/2023	House	Referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

105 ILCS 5/2-3.71

from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.71

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the State Board of Education Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning grants for preschool educational programs, provides that school districts and other eligible entities shall (instead of may) use the State Board of Education's evaluation tools for school readiness for children prior to age 5. Provides that following an evaluation, if a school district or other eligible entity determines that a child does not meet school readiness requirements but is 5 or will turn 5 on or before September 1 of a school year and would otherwise be eligible to attend kindergarten, the child may continue to attend a preschool educational program for no more than one additional school year following the child meeting the kindergarten age requirement. Provides that upon completion of that school year, the child is no longer eligible to attend a preschool educational program. Requires the State Board of Education to establish guidelines and procedures for determining whether or not a child meets school readiness requirements. Effective July 1, 2024.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
9/20/2023	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael T. Marron
10/18/2023	House	First Reading
10/18/2023	House	Referred to Rules Committee

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