House Sponsors: YOUNGE. Short description: METRO EAST ACADEMY DISTRICT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Metro East Academy District Act, and provides that the territory of the District consists of the contiguous territory within the boundaries of St. Clair County. Creates the Metro East Academy District Commission and prescribes its purpose and responsibilities relative to attracting and retaining academic centers of excellence and related technology and research centers. FISCAL NOTE (Board of Higher Education) HB1424 may require expenditure of State funds, but it is not possible to determine annual expenditure amounts. 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