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 Bill Status of HB5887  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-VIRTUAL CHARTER SCH REQ

House Sponsors
Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/27A-7.10
105 ILCS 5/27A-9


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Charter Schools Law of the School Code. Provides that the State Charter School Commission shall require Commission-authorized virtual charter schools to (1) ensure student access to teachers and report to the local school board or boards information regarding teacher accessibility, the teacher/student ratio, and the amount of teacher/student contact time; (2) provide opportunities for peer interaction and collaboration; and (3) adopt protocols to prevent bullying or other inappropriate online behavior. Sets forth requirements and limitations that the Commission must impose with regard to entities proposing virtual charter schools. With respect to Commission-authorized virtual charter schools, requires the Commission to limit the withholding of State funds from a school district in proportion to the per pupil expenditure used for building maintenance, classroom supplies, transportation, safety and security, and other costs unique to brick-and-mortar schools. With respect to all Commission-authorized charter schools, provides that the Commission shall require that proof of continuing enrollment and attendance be submitted quarterly, with prorated refunds to the school district upon withdrawal of students from the charter school.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/14/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Fred Crespo
  2/14/2014HouseFirst Reading
  2/14/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/6/2014HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
  3/24/2014HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  3/28/2014HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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