HB2966

SCH CD-CONSOLIDATION ANALYSIS

Complete·8/15/25

HB2966 mandates the State Board of Education to analyze grant fund requests for school district consolidation and create a list of similar districts.

HB2966 amends the School Code to require the State Board of Education to analyze grant fund requests for school district consolidation. The Board must create a list of overlapping or bordering school districts with similar operating tax rates and adequacy funding per pupil. The Board will notify these districts if they are good candidates for the grant funds. The school boards must hold public hearings to decide whether to apply for the grants. The Board must report to the General Assembly on the application status, grant awards, and any actions taken.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

2:00 PM

Education Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

2:00 PM

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

History

Aug 15, 2025

House

Governor Approved

Aug 15, 2025

House

Effective Date August 15, 2025

Aug 15, 2025

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0257