HB5436 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH CD-REG BD SCH TRUSTEES
Last Action

3/04/2026 - House: Assigned to Ethics & Elections
House Sponsors

Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Hearings

Ethics & Elections Hearing Mar 24 2026 2:00PM Stratton Building Room D-1 Springfield, IL ** Canceled **
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

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.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2026HouseAssigned to Ethics & Elections