House Sponsors: MADIGAN,MJ-DELGADO, GRANBERG, ACEVEDO, KENNER, GIGLIO, SLONE AND BROSNAHAN. Short description: SCH CD-LONGER SCHOOL TERM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code. Beginning with the 1999-2000 school year, increases both the minimum length of the school term and the minimum number of days of actual pupil attendance by 5 days. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (State Board of Education) There will be no fiscal impact at the State level. Total es- timated cost to school districts is $225 million to $250 million annually. STATE MANDATES NOTE (State Board of Education) No change from SBE fiscal note. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status