HB4029

SCH CD-CHICAGO SUPERINTENDENT

Introduced·3/26/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4029 mandates the Chicago Board of Education to appoint a general superintendent of schools with a performance-based contract.

HB4029 amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code to require the Chicago Board of Education to appoint a general superintendent of schools by majority vote. The superintendent will serve under a performance-based contract, ending on June 30 of the third year after appointment. The general superintendent will act as the chief administrative officer, managing all departments and employees, except the law department. The bill also specifies that the superintendent must negotiate contracts with labor organizations representing educational employees, subject to Board approval.

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History

Mar 26, 2025

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner

Mar 26, 2025

House

First Reading

Mar 26, 2025

House

Referred to Rules Committee