SB0123 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
ED-WAIVER PROCESS TASK FORCE
Last Action
3/21/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Creates the Waiver Process Task Force. Sets forth provisions concerning membership, meetings, and support services. Provides that the purposes of the Task Force are to examine the current waiver response process and make recommendations on a more equitable and fair waiver response at the elementary and secondary school levels in this State; develop and use metrics to access the viability of waiver requests and the impact of such requests on students in kindergarten through grade 12; promote training and professional development on creating waiver requests that include accountability measures for teachers and other community stakeholders across this State; identify and seek local, State, and national resources to support an equitable and fair waiver process; and complete such other strategies as may be identified by the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on how waivers should be requested, how waivers should be reviewed for approval, and how to demonstrate the ability to fulfill accountability measures proposed in requested waivers. Requires the Task Force to file a report with the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2025. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes |
| 1/17/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 1/17/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 1/28/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Education |
| 3/03/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes |
| 3/03/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 3/04/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education |
| 3/05/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler |
| 3/05/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt |
| 3/05/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin |
| 3/05/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro |
| 3/05/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker |
| 3/20/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III |
| 3/20/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy |
| 3/21/2025 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |
| 3/21/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |