HB1387

SCHOOL CODE-CHARTER SCHOOLS

Introduced·1/15/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1387 amends charter school regulations, including enrollment, funding, and closure procedures.

HB1387 modifies Illinois charter school rules, emphasizing enrollment priority for local students, prohibiting tuition charges, and setting up procedures for school closures. It mandates charter schools to follow non-curricular health and safety requirements and ensures financial accountability through annual audits. The bill also details the process for public hearings on proposed school actions, requiring charter schools to collaborate with local educators and families to ensure student integration into new learning environments.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

2:00 PM

Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

2:00 PM

Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 4, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

Feb 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools