Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB2591

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Virtual Public Schools Act. Defines "virtual school" as an independent public school in which the school uses technology in order to deliver a significant portion of instruction to its students via the Internet in a virtual or remote setting. Requires the virtual school to be evaluated annually by its sponsor. Sets forth requirements for students of the virtual schools. Sets forth requirements and prohibitions for the virtual school. Provides that each virtual school teacher must be qualified to teach in this State under existing law. Provides that any student who meets State residency requirements may enroll in a virtual school.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/20/2009	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
2/20/2009	House	First Reading
2/20/2009	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/25/2009	House	Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
3/13/2009	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee