Bill Status of HB2352  93rd General Assembly

Short Description:  ST BD ED-NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

House Sponsors
Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell - Barbara Flynn Currie - Calvin L. Giles - Renee Kosel

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Miguel del Valle - Kimberly A. Lightford - Mattie Hunter - Jacqueline Y. Collins)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  8/5/2003HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0426

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/2-3.131 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to implement the provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
105 ILCS 5/2-3.131 new
Adds reference to:
105 ILCS 5/2-3.64from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.64

Adds a preamble and replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Section of the School Code concerning State goals and assessment. Beginning no later than the 2005-2006 school year, requires the State Board of Education to annually test: (i) all pupils enrolled in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades in reading and mathematics; (ii) all pupils enrolled in 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 8th grades in writing; (iii) all pupils enrolled in the 4th and 7th grades in the biological and physical sciences; and (iv) all pupils enrolled in 5th and 8th grades in the social sciences. Also requires the State Board to sample student performance in the learning area of physical development and health in grades 4 and 7 through the science tests and in the learning area of fine arts in grades 5 and 8 through the social sciences tests. Makes changes concerning the maximum time allowed for testing, students with individualized education programs, students in transitional bilingual education programs or transitional programs of instruction, students who receive Prairie State Achievement Awards, the time period within which State testing must occur, the use of short answer questions, and the provision of additional tests and assessment resources that may be used by school districts for local diagnostic purposes. Effective immediately.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Adds a whereas clause to the preamble. Provides that the maximum time allowed for all State testing in grades 3 through 8 shall not exceed 38 (instead of 40) hours across those grades.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Provides that the term "all pupils" includes those pupils enrolled in a public school administered by a local public agency or the Department of Human Services. Removes the provision that provides that "all pupils" includes those pupils enrolled in a public university laboratory school, Department of Corrections School District 428, a residential school operated by a State agency, or the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/19/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell
  2/19/2003HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
  2/19/2003HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Calvin L. Giles
  2/19/2003HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Renee Kosel
  2/19/2003HouseFirst Reading
  2/19/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/21/2003HouseAssigned to Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
  3/6/2003HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
  3/6/2003HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary and Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/6/2003HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary and Secondary Education Committee; 016-000-000
  3/6/2003HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/18/2003HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/18/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/27/2003HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-002
  4/2/2003SenateArrive in Senate
  4/2/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 3, 2003
  4/2/2003SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Miguel del Valle
  4/2/2003SenateFirst Reading
  4/2/2003SenateReferred to Rules
  4/16/2003SenateAssigned to Education
  4/29/2003SenatePostponed - Education
  5/1/2003SenateDo Pass Education; 006-001-002
  5/1/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2003
  5/1/2003SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  5/6/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Miguel del Valle
  5/6/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
  5/7/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education
  5/8/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Be Adopted Education; 008-002-001
  5/8/2003SenateSecond Reading
  5/8/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; del Valle
  5/8/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 9, 2003
  5/8/2003SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  5/9/2003SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
  5/9/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Miguel del Valle
  5/9/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules
  5/13/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Education
  5/14/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Adopted Education; 009-000-000
  5/15/2003SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  5/15/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; del Valle
  5/15/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2003
  5/16/2003SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-001-001
  5/16/2003HouseArrived in House
  5/16/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 and 2
  5/20/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell; Motion #1
  5/20/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell; Motion #1
  5/20/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/20/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/23/2003HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2003
  5/31/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted
  5/31/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted
  5/31/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000
  5/31/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 116-000-000
  5/31/2003HousePassed Both Houses
  6/27/2003HouseSent to the Governor
  8/5/2003HouseGovernor Approved
  8/5/2003HouseEffective Date August 5, 2003
  8/5/2003HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0426