HB5159

$ISBE-CHARTER SCHOOLS

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5159 appropriates $100,000,000 for charter schools' expenses, effective July 1, 2026.

Illinois HB5159 allocates $100,000,000 from the State-Authorized Charter School Fund to the State Board of Education. This fund will be equally distributed among charter schools authorized by the State Board of Education to cover school expenses. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Rules Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Feb 10

House

First Reading

Feb 10

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Feb 5

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason