Public Act 93-0470
SB878 Enrolled LRB093 07224 NHT 07380 b
AN ACT to implement the federal No Child Left Behind Act
of 2001.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The School Code is amended by changing
Sections 2-3.25a, 2-3.25b, 2-3.25c, 2-3.25d, 2-3.25e,
2-3.25f, 2-3.25g, 2-3.25h, 2-3.25i, 2-3.25j, 7-8, 7A-15,
11A-17, 11B-14, 11D-12, and 21-27 and adding Sections 2-3.25m
and 2-3.25n as follows:
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25a) (from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.25a)
Sec. 2-3.25a. "School district" defined; additional
standards.
(a) For the purposes of this Section and Sections 3.25b,
3.25c, 3.25d, 3.25e, and 3.25f of this Code, "school
district" includes other public entities responsible for
administering public schools, such as cooperatives, joint
agreements, charter schools, special charter districts,
regional offices of education, local agencies, and the
Department of Human Services.
(b) In addition to the standards established pursuant to
Section 2-3.25, the State Board of Education shall develop
recognition standards for student performance and school
improvement in all public schools operated by school
districts. The indicators to determine adequate yearly
progress assess student performance and school improvement
shall include but need not be limited to the State assessment
of student performance in reading and mathematics, local
assessment results, student attendance rates at the
elementary school level, retention rates, expulsion rates,
and graduation rates at the high school level, and
participation rates on student assessments. The standards
shall be designed to permit the measurement of a school
district to measure student performance and school
improvement by schools and school districts school buildings
compared to student performance and school improvement for
the preceding academic years.
The provisions of this Section are subject to the
provisions of Section 2-3.25k.
(Source: P.A. 89-398, eff. 8-20-95.)
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25b) (from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.25b)
Sec. 2-3.25b. Recognition levels. The State Board of
Education shall, consistent with adopted recognition
standards, provide for levels of recognition or
nonrecognition. The State Board of Education shall
promulgate rules governing the procedures whereby school
districts may appeal a recognition level.
Subject to the provisions of Section 2-3.25k, The State
Board of Education shall have the authority to collect from
schools and school districts the information, data, test
results, student performance and school improvement
indicators as may be necessary to implement and carry out the
purposes of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 89-398, eff. 8-20-95.)
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25c) (from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.25c)
Sec. 2-3.25c. Rewards and acknowledgements. The State
Board of Education shall implement a system of rewards for
school districts, and the schools themselves, to recognize
and reward schools whose students and schools consistently
meet adequate yearly progress criteria for 2 or more
consecutive years and a system to acknowledge schools and
districts that meet adequate yearly progress criteria in a
given year as specified in Section 2-3.25d of this Code
perform at high levels or which demonstrate outstanding
improvement.
If a school or school district meets adequate yearly
progress criteria for 2 consecutive school years, that school
or district shall be exempt from review and approval of its
improvement plan for the next 2 succeeding school years.
(Source: P.A. 87-559.)
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25d) (from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.25d)
Sec. 2-3.25d. Academic early warning and watch status
list.
(a) Those schools that do not meet adequate yearly
progress criteria, as specified by the State Board of
Education, for 2 consecutive annual calculations, shall be
placed on academic early warning status for the next school
year. Schools on academic early warning status that do not
meet adequate yearly progress criteria for a third annual
calculation shall remain on academic early warning status.
Schools on academic early warning status that do not meet
adequate yearly progress criteria for a fourth annual
calculation shall be placed on initial academic watch status.
Schools on academic watch status that do not meet adequate
yearly progress criteria for a fifth or subsequent annual
calculation shall remain on academic watch status. Schools on
academic early warning or academic watch status that meet
adequate yearly progress criteria for one annual calculation
shall be acknowledged for making improvement and shall
maintain their current statuses for the next school year.
Schools on academic early warning or academic watch status
that meet adequate yearly progress criteria for 2 consecutive
annual calculations shall be considered as having met
expectations and shall be removed from any status
designation.
The school district of a school placed on either academic
early warning status or academic watch status may appeal the
status to the State Board of Education in accordance with
Section 2-3.25m of this Code.
A school district that has one or more schools on
academic early warning or academic watch status shall prepare
a revised School Improvement Plan or amendments thereto
setting forth the district's expectations for removing each
school from academic early warning or academic watch status
and for improving student performance in the affected school
or schools. Districts operating under Article 34 of this Code
may prepare the School Improvement Plan required under
Section 34-2.4 of this Code.
The revised School Improvement Plan for a school that is
initially placed on academic early warning status or that
remains on academic early warning status after a third annual
calculation must be approved by the school board (and by the
school's local school council in a district operating under
Article 34 of this Code, unless the school is on probation
pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 34-8.3 of this Code).
The revised School Improvement Plan for a school placed
on initial academic watch status after a fourth annual
calculation must be approved by the school board (and by the
school's local school council in a district operating under
Article 34 of this Code, unless the school is on probation
pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 34-8.3 of this Code)
and the State Superintendent of Education.
The revised School Improvement Plan for a school that
remains on academic watch status after a fifth annual
calculation must be approved by the school board (and by the
school's local school council in a district operating under
Article 34 of this Code, unless the school is on probation
pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 34-8.3 of this Code)
and the State Superintendent of Education. In addition, the
district must develop a school restructuring plan for the
school that must be approved by the school board (and by the
school's local school council in a district operating under
Article 34 of this Code) and subsequently approved by the
State Superintendent of Education.
A school on academic watch status that does not meet
adequate yearly progress criteria for a sixth annual
calculation shall implement its approved school restructuring
plan beginning with the next school year, subject to the
State interventions specified in Section 2-3.25f of this
Code.
(b) Those school districts that do not meet adequate
yearly progress criteria, as specified by the State Board of
Education, for 2 consecutive annual calculations, shall be
placed on academic early warning status for the next school
year. Districts on academic early warning status that do not
meet adequate yearly progress criteria for a third annual
calculation shall remain on academic early warning status.
Districts on academic early warning status that do not meet
adequate yearly progress criteria for a fourth annual
calculation shall be placed on initial academic watch status.
Districts on academic watch status that do not meet adequate
yearly progress criteria for a fifth or subsequent annual
calculation shall remain on academic watch status. Districts
on academic early warning or academic watch status that meet
adequate yearly progress criteria for one annual calculation
shall be acknowledged for making improvement and shall
maintain their current statuses for the next school year.
Districts on academic early warning or academic watch status
that meet adequate yearly progress criteria for 2 consecutive
annual calculations shall be considered as having met
expectations and shall be removed from any status
designation.
A district placed on either academic early warning status
or academic watch status may appeal the status to the State
Board of Education in accordance with Section 2-3.25m of this
Code.
Districts on academic early warning or academic watch
status shall prepare a District Improvement Plan or
amendments thereto setting forth the district's expectations
for removing the district from academic early warning or
academic watch status and for improving student performance
in the district.
The District Improvement Plan for a district that is
initially placed on academic early warning status must be
approved by the school board.
The revised District Improvement Plan for a district that
remains on academic early warning status after a third annual
calculation must be approved by the school board.
The revised District Improvement Plan for a district on
initial academic watch status after a fourth annual
calculation must be approved by the school board and the
State Superintendent of Education.
The revised District Improvement Plan for a district that
remains on academic watch status after a fifth annual
calculation must be approved by the school board and the
State Superintendent of Education. In addition, the district
must develop a district restructuring plan that must be
approved by the school board and the State Superintendent of
Education.
A district on academic watch status that does not meet
adequate yearly progress criteria for a sixth annual
calculation shall implement its approved district
restructuring plan beginning with the next school year,
subject to the State interventions specified in Section
2-3.25f of this Code.
(c) All revised School and District Improvement Plans
shall be developed in collaboration with staff in the
affected school or school district. All revised School and
District Improvement Plans shall be developed, submitted, and
approved pursuant to rules adopted by the State Board of
Education. The revised Improvement Plan shall address
measurable outcomes for improving student performance so that
such performance meets adequate yearly progress criteria as
specified by the State Board of Education.
(d) All federal requirements apply to schools and school
districts utilizing federal funds under Title I, Part A of
the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Those schools that are not meeting the standards of academic
performance measured by the State assessment of student
performance as specified by the State Board of Education may
be placed on an academic watch list established by the State
Superintendent of Education after serving for 2 years on the
State Board of Education Early Academic Warning List and
shall be subject to an on-site visitation to determine
whether extenuating circumstances exist as to why a school or
schools should not be placed on an academic watch list by the
State Superintendent of Education.
A school district that has one or more schools on the
academic watch list shall submit a revised School Improvement
Plan or amendments thereto setting forth the district's
expectations for removing each school in the district from
the academic watch list and for improving student performance
in that school. Districts operating under Article 34 of The
School Code may submit the School Improvement Plan required
under Section 34-2.4. If any district submits a School
Improvement Plan which exceeds 2 years in duration, the Plan
shall contain provisions for evaluation and determination as
to the improvement of student performance or school
improvement after no later than 2 years. The revised School
Improvement Plan or amendments thereto shall be developed in
consultation with the staff of the affected school and must
be approved by the local board of education and the school's
local school council for districts operating under Article 34
of the School Code. Revised School Improvement Plans must be
submitted for approval to the State Superintendent of
Education pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by
the State Board of Education. The revised School Improvement
Plan shall address specific, measurable outcomes for
improving student performance so that such performance equals
or exceeds standards set for the school by the State Board of
Education.
A school or schools shall remain on the academic watch
list for at least one full academic year. During each
academic year for which a school is on the academic watch
list it shall continue to be evaluated and assessed by the
State Board of Education as to whether it is meeting outcomes
identified in its revised School Improvement Plan.
The provisions of this Section are subject to the
provisions of Section 2-3.25k.
(Source: P.A. 89-398, eff. 8-20-95; 89-698, eff. 1-14-97.)
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25e) (from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.25e)
Sec. 2-3.25e. School and district improvement panels
panel. A school or school district that has a school on the
academic watch status list shall have a school or district
improvement panel appointed by the State Superintendent of
Education. Members appointed to the panel shall include, but
not be limited to, individuals who are familiar with
educational issues. The State Superintendent of Education
shall designate one member of the panel to serve as chairman.
Any panel appointed for a school operated under Article 34 of
the School Code shall include one or more members selected
from the school's subdistrict council and one or more members
from the school's local school council. The school or
district improvement panel shall (1) assist the school or
district in the development and implementation of a revised
School Improvement Plan and amendments thereto and, (2) make
progress reports and comments to the State Superintendent of
Education pursuant to rules promulgated by the State Board of
Education, and (3) have the authority to review and approve
or disapprove all actions of the board of education that
pertain to implementation of the revised School Improvement
Plan. The revised School Improvement Plan must be developed
in consultation with the staff of the affected school and
approved by the appropriate board of education and for
districts operated under Article 34 of the School Code the
school's local school council. Following that approval, the
plan shall be submitted to the State Superintendent of
Education for approval.
The provisions of this Section are subject to the
provisions of Section 2-3.25k.
(Source: P.A. 89-398, eff. 8-20-95; 89-698, eff. 1-14-97.)
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25f) (from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.25f)
Sec. 2-3.25f. State interventions.
(a) A school or school district must submit the required
revised Improvement Plan pursuant to rules adopted by the
State Board of Education. The State Board of Education shall
provide technical assistance to assist with the development
and implementation of the improvement plan. School districts
that fail to submit required School Improvement Plans or fail
to obtain approval of such plans pursuant to rules adopted by
the State Board of Education may have State funds withheld
until such plans are submitted.
Schools or school districts that fail to make reasonable
efforts to implement an approved School Improvement Plan may
suffer loss of State funds by school district, attendance
center, or program as the State Board of Education deems
appropriate.
The provisions of this subsection (a) relating to
submission and approval of School Improvement Plans are
subject to the provisions of Section 2-3.25k.
(b) In addition, if after 3 2 years following its
placement on the academic watch status list a school district
or school remains on the academic watch status list, the
State Board of Education shall take one of the following
actions for the district or school:
(1) 1. The State Board of Education may authorize
the State Superintendent of Education to direct the
regional superintendent of schools to remove school board
members pursuant to Section 3-14.28 of this Code. Prior
to such direction the State Board of Education shall
permit members of the local board of education to present
written and oral comments to the State Board of
Education. The State Board of Education may direct the
State Superintendent of Education to appoint an
Independent Authority that shall exercise such powers and
duties as may be necessary to operate a school or school
district for purposes of improving pupil performance and
school improvement. The State Superintendent of
Education shall designate one member of the Independent
Authority to serve as chairman. The Independent Authority
shall serve for a period of time specified by the State
Board of Education upon the recommendation of the State
Superintendent of Education.; or
(2) 2. The State Board of Education may (A) change
the recognition status of the school district or school
to nonrecognized (a) nonrecognize the school district or
school, or (B) (b) may authorize the State Superintendent
of Education to direct the reassignment of pupils or
direct the reassignment or replacement of school district
personnel who are relevant to the failure to meet
adequate yearly progress criteria and administrative
staff. If a school district is nonrecognized in its
entirety, it shall automatically be dissolved on July 1
following that nonrecognition and its territory realigned
with another school district or districts by the regional
board of school trustees in accordance with the
procedures set forth in Section 7-11 of the School Code.
The effective date of the nonrecognition of a school
shall be July 1 following the nonrecognition.
(c) All federal requirements apply to schools and school
districts utilizing federal funds under Title I, Part A of
the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
(Source: P.A. 89-398, eff. 8-20-95; 89-698, eff. 1-14-97.)
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25g) (from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.25g)
Sec. 2-3.25g. Waiver or modification of mandates within
the School Code and administrative rules and regulations.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this School Code or
any other law of this State to the contrary, school districts
may petition the State Board of Education for the waiver or
modification of the mandates of this School Code or of the
administrative rules and regulations promulgated by the State
Board of Education. Waivers or modifications of
administrative rules and regulations and modifications of
mandates of this School Code may be requested when a school
district demonstrates that it can address the intent of the
rule or mandate in a more effective, efficient, or economical
manner or when necessary to stimulate innovation or improve
student performance. Waivers of mandates of the School Code
may be requested when the waivers are necessary to stimulate
innovation or improve student performance. Waivers may not
be requested from laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to
special education, teacher certification, or teacher tenure
and seniority or from compliance with the No Child Left
Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110).
School districts, as a matter of inherent managerial
policy, and any Independent Authority established under
Section 2-3.25f may submit an application for a waiver or
modification authorized under this Section. Each application
must include a written request by the school district or
Independent Authority and must demonstrate that the intent of
the mandate can be addressed in a more effective, efficient,
or economical manner or be based upon a specific plan for
improved student performance and school improvement. Any
district requesting a waiver or modification for the reason
that intent of the mandate can be addressed in a more
economical manner shall include in the application a fiscal
analysis showing current expenditures on the mandate and
projected savings resulting from the waiver or modification.
Applications and plans developed by school districts must be
approved by each board of education following a public
hearing on the application and plan and the opportunity for
the board to hear testimony from educators directly involved
in its implementation, parents, and students. The public
hearing must be preceded by at least one published notice
occurring at least 7 days prior to the hearing in a newspaper
of general circulation within the school district that sets
forth the time, date, place, and general subject matter of
the hearing. The school district must notify in writing the
affected exclusive collective bargaining agent of the
district's intent to seek approval of a waiver or
modification and of the hearing to be held to take testimony
from educators. The affected exclusive collective bargaining
agents shall be notified of such public hearing at least 7
days prior to the date of the hearing and shall be allowed to
attend such public hearing.
A request for a waiver or modification of administrative
rules and regulations or for a modification of mandates
contained in this School Code shall be submitted to the State
Board of Education within 15 days after approval by the board
of education. Following receipt of the request, the State
Board shall have 45 days to review the application and
request. If the State Board fails to disapprove the
application within that 45 day period, the waiver or
modification shall be deemed granted. The State Board may
disapprove any request if it is not based upon sound
educational practices, endangers the health or safety of
students or staff, compromises equal opportunities for
learning, or fails to demonstrate that the intent of the rule
or mandate can be addressed in a more effective, efficient,
or economical manner or have improved student performance as
a primary goal. Any request disapproved by the State Board
may be appealed to the General Assembly by the requesting
school district as outlined in this Section.
A request for a waiver from mandates contained in this
School Code shall be submitted to the State Board within 15
days after approval by the board of education. The State
Board shall review the applications and requests for
completeness and shall compile the requests in reports to be
filed with the General Assembly. The State Board shall file
reports outlining the waivers requested by school districts
and appeals by school districts of requests disapproved by
the State Board with the Senate and the House of
Representatives before each May 1 and October 1. The General
Assembly may disapprove the report of the State Board in
whole or in part within 30 calendar days after each house of
the General Assembly next convenes after the report is filed
by adoption of a resolution by a record vote of the majority
of members elected in each house. If the General Assembly
fails to disapprove any waiver request or appealed request
within such 30 day period, the waiver or modification shall
be deemed granted. Any resolution adopted by the General
Assembly disapproving a report of the State Board in whole or
in part shall be binding on the State Board.
An approved waiver or modification may remain in effect
for a period not to exceed 5 school years and may be renewed
upon application by the school district. However, such waiver
or modification may be changed within that 5-year period by a
local school district board following the procedure as set
forth in this Section for the initial waiver or modification
request. If neither the State Board of Education nor the
General Assembly disapproves, the change is deemed granted.
On or before February 1, 1998, and each year thereafter,
the State Board of Education shall submit a cumulative report
summarizing all types of waiver mandates and modifications of
mandates granted by the State Board or the General Assembly.
The report shall identify the topic of the waiver along with
the number and percentage of school districts for which the
waiver has been granted. The report shall also include any
recommendations from the State Board regarding the repeal or
modification of waived mandates.
(Source: P.A. 89-3, eff. 2-27-95; 89-626, eff. 8-9-96; 90-62,
eff. 7-3-97; 90-462, eff. 8-17-97; 90-655, eff. 7-30-98.)
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25h) (from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.25h)
Sec. 2-3.25h. Technical assistance; State support
services. Schools, school districts, local school councils,
school improvement panels, and any Independent Authority
established under Section 2-3.25f may receive technical
assistance that through the State Board of Education shall
make available. Such technical assistance shall may include
without limitation, but shall not be limited to, assistance
in the areas of curriculum evaluation, the instructional
process, student performance, school environment, staff
effectiveness, school and community relations, parental
involvement, resource management, and leadership, data
analysis processes and tools, school improvement plan
guidance and feedback, information regarding scientifically
based research-proven curriculum and instruction, and
professional development opportunities for teachers and
administrators.
(Source: P.A. 87-559.)
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25i) (from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.25i)
Sec. 2-3.25i. Rules. The State Board of Education shall
promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the
provisions of Public Act 87-559 and this amendatory Act of
the 93rd General Assembly 1991. The State Board of Education
may waive any of its rules or regulations which conflict with
Public Act 87-559 or this amendatory Act of the 93rd General
Assembly except those requirements for special education and
teacher certification.
(Source: P.A. 87-559.)
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25j) (from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.25j)
Sec. 2-3.25j. Implementation. Commencing with the
1992-93 school year and thereafter the provisions of this
amendatory Act and any rules adopted hereunder shall be
implemented on a schedule identified by the State Board of
Education and incorporated as an integral part of the
recognition process of the State Board of Education. The
provisions of this Section and the authority of the State
Board of Education to adopt rules as provided in this Section
are subject to the provisions of Section 2-3.25k.
(Source: P.A. 89-398, eff. 8-20-95.)
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25m new)
Sec. 2-3.25m. Appeals. The appeals process outlined in
this Section applies to all appeals from school districts
pertaining to school or district status levels, recognition
levels, or corrective action. The State Board of Education
shall provide notice and an opportunity for hearing to the
affected school district. The hearing shall take place not
later than 30 calendar days following receipt of the written
appeal. The appeals advisory committee created as specified
in this Section may extend the hearing under special
circumstances, in consultation with the State Superintendent
of Education. The State Board of Education may take into
account exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances.
The State Board of Education shall process school and
district appeals through an appeals advisory committee. The
committee shall be composed of 9 members appointed by the
State Superintendent of Education as follows:
(1) One representative of each of 2 professional
teachers' organizations.
(2) Two school administrators employed in the
public schools of this State who have been nominated by
an administrator organization.
(3) One member of an organization that represents
school principals.
(4) One member of an organization that represents
both parents and teachers.
(5) One representative of the business community of
this State who has been nominated by a statewide business
organization.
(6) One representative of City of Chicago School
District 299.
(7) One member of the public.
Five members of the committee shall serve for terms of 2
years, and 4 members shall serve for terms of 3 years. The
State Superintendent of Education shall appoint initial
members on or before July 1, 2003. The committee shall
annually elect one member as chairperson.
The committee shall hear appeals and, within 30 calendar
days after a hearing, make recommendations for action to the
State Superintendent of Education. The committee shall
recommend action to the State Superintendent of Education on
all appeals. The State Board of Education shall make all
final determinations.
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25n new)
Sec. 2-3.25n. No Child Left Behind Act; requirements and
construction.
(a) The changes in the State accountability system made
by this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly are a
direct result of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
(Public Law 107-110), which requires that each state develop
and implement a single, statewide accountability system
applicable to all schools and school districts.
(b) As provided in the federal No Child Left Behind Act
of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), nothing in this amendatory Act
of the 93rd General Assembly shall be construed to alter or
otherwise affect the rights, remedies, and procedures
afforded school district or school employees under federal,
State, or local law (including applicable rules, regulations,
or court orders) or under the terms of collective bargaining
agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other agreements
between such employees and their employers.
(105 ILCS 5/7-8) (from Ch. 122, par. 7-8)
Sec. 7-8. Limitation on successive petitions. No
territory, nor any part thereof, which is involved in any
proceeding to change the boundaries of a school district by
detachment from or annexation to such school district of such
territory, and which is not so detached nor annexed, shall be
again involved in proceedings to change the boundaries of
such school district for at least two years after final
determination of such first proceeding unless during that 2
year period a petition filed is substantially different than
any other previously filed petition during the previous 2
years or if a school district involved is placed on the State
Board of Education's academic watch status list or the
financial watch list by the State Board of Education or is
certified as being in financial difficulty during that 2 year
period or if such first proceeding involved a petition
brought under Section 7-2b of this Article 7.
(Source: P.A. 87-1139; 88-386.)
(105 ILCS 5/7A-15) (from Ch. 122, par. 7A-15)
Sec. 7A-15. Limitation on successive petitions. No unit
school district that is involved in any proceeding under this
Article to be dissolved and converted into an elementary
school district (with all territory within the unit school
district proposed to be so dissolved to be concurrently
annexed to a contiguous high school district), and which is
not so dissolved or converted into an elementary school
district, shall be again involved in proceedings under this
Article to dissolve and convert into an elementary school
district for at least two years after final determination of
such first proceeding unless during that 2 year period a
petition filed is substantially different than any other
previously filed petition during the previous 2 years or if a
school district involved is placed on the State Board of
Education's academic watch status list or the financial watch
list by the State Board of Education or is certified as being
in financial difficulty during that 2 year period.
(Source: P.A. 87-1139.)
(105 ILCS 5/11A-17)
Sec. 11A-17. Limitation on successive petitions. No
territory or any part thereof that is not included within any
unit school district and that is involved in a proceeding
under this Article to be organized into a community unit
school district, and that is not by that proceeding organized
into a community unit school district, shall be again
involved in proceedings under this Article to be organized
into a community unit school district for at least two years
after final determination of such first proceeding unless
during that 2 year period a petition filed is substantially
different than any other previously filed petition during the
previous 2 years or if a school district involved is placed
on the State Board of Education's academic watch status list
or the financial watch list by the State Board of Education
or is certified as being in financial difficulty during that
2 year period.
No unit school district that is involved in any
proceeding under this Article to be organized along with any
other unit school district or districts or territory into a
community unit school district and that is not by that
proceeding so organized into a community unit school
district, and no unit district that is involved in any
proceeding under this Article to be divided into 2 or more
parts and as divided included in 2 or more community unit
school districts and that is not by that proceeding so
divided and included in other community unit school
districts, shall be again involved in proceedings under this
Article to be organized into a community unit school district
or divided and included in other community unit school
districts for at least two years after final determination of
such first proceeding unless during that 2 year period a
petition filed is substantially different than any other
previously filed petition during the previous 2 years or if a
school district involved is placed on the State Board of
Education's academic watch status list or the financial watch
list by the State Board of Education or is certified as being
in financial difficulty during that 2 year period.
(Source: P.A. 87-1139; 88-45; 88-555, eff. 7-27-94.)
(105 ILCS 5/11B-14) (from Ch. 122, par. 11B-14)
Sec. 11B-14. Limitation on successive petitions. No
elementary or high school district that is involved in any
proceeding under this Article to be formed into and included
as part of a combined school district to be established in
that proceeding, and that is not so formed into and included
as part of a combined school district in that proceeding,
shall be again involved in proceedings under this Article for
at least two years after final determination of such first
proceeding unless during that 2 year period a petition filed
is substantially different than any other previously filed
petition during the previous 2 years or if a school district
involved is placed on the State Board of Education's academic
watch status list or the financial watch list by the State
Board of Education or is certified as being in financial
difficulty during that 2 year period.
(Source: P.A. 87-1139.)
(105 ILCS 5/11D-12) (from Ch. 122, par. 11D-12)
Sec. 11D-12. Limitation on successive petitions. No
unit or high school district that is involved in any
proceeding under this Article to be dissolved and formed into
a new high school district and new elementary school
districts, and that is not by those proceedings so dissolved
and formed into a new high school district and new elementary
school districts, shall be again involved in proceedings
under this Article to be dissolved and formed into a new high
school district and new elementary school districts for at
least two years after final determination of such first
proceeding unless during that 2 year period a petition filed
is substantially different than any other previously filed
petition during the previous 2 years or if a school district
involved is placed on the State Board of Education's academic
watch status list or the financial watch list by the State
Board of Education or is certified as being in financial
difficulty during that 2 year period.
(Source: P.A. 87-1139; 88-45.)
(105 ILCS 5/21-27)
Sec. 21-27. The Illinois Teaching Excellence Program.
The Illinois Teaching Excellence Program is hereby
established to provide categorical funding for monetary
incentives and bonuses for teachers who are employed by
school districts and who hold a Master Certificate. The
State Board of Education shall allocate and distribute to
each school district an amount as annually appropriated by
the General Assembly from federal funds for the Illinois
Teaching Excellence Program. Unless otherwise provided by
appropriation, each school district's annual allocation shall
be the sum of the amounts earned for the following incentives
and bonuses:
(1) An annual payment of $3,000 to be paid to each
teacher who successfully completes the program leading to
and who receives a Master Certificate and is employed as
a teacher by a school district. The school district
shall distribute this payment to each eligible teacher as
a single payment or in not more than 3 payments.
(2) An annual incentive equal to $1,000 shall be
paid to each teacher who holds a Master Certificate, who
is employed as a teacher by a school district, and who
agrees, in writing, to provide 60 hours of mentoring
during that year to classroom teachers. This mentoring
may include, either singly or in combination, (i)
providing high quality professional development for new
and experienced teachers, and (ii) assisting National
Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
candidates through the NBPTS certification process. The
school district shall distribute 50% of each annual
incentive payment upon completion of 30 hours of the
required mentoring and the remaining 50% of the incentive
upon completion of the required 60 hours of mentoring.
Credit may not be granted by a school district for
mentoring or related services provided during a regular
school day or during the total number of days of required
service for the school year.
(3) An annual incentive equal to $3,000 shall be
paid to each teacher who holds a Master Certificate, who
is employed as a teacher by a school district, and who
agrees, in writing, to provide 60 hours of mentoring
during that year to classroom teachers in schools on the
academic early warning status List or in schools in which
50% or more of the students receive free or reduced price
lunches, or both. The school district shall distribute
50% of each annual incentive payment upon completion of
30 hours of the required mentoring and the remaining 50%
of the incentive upon completion of the required 60 hours
of mentoring. Credit may not be granted by a school
district for mentoring or related services provided
during a regular school day or during the total number of
days of required service for the school year.
Each regional superintendent of schools shall provide
information about the Master Certificate Program of the
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
and this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly to each
individual seeking to register or renew a certificate under
Section 21-14 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 91-606, eff. 8-16-99; 92-796, eff. 8-10-02.)
(105 ILCS 5/2-3.25k rep.)
Section 10. The School Code is amended by repealing
Section 2-3.25k.
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.
Effective Date: 8/8/2003