SCH CD-REMOTE EDUCATIONAL PROG House SponsorsRep. David E. Miller-Darlene J. Senger-Robert W. Pritchard-Jerry L. Mitchell-Jehan A. Gordon, Suzanne Bassi and Esther Golar Senate Sponsors(Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.-J. Bradley Burzynski-Martin A. Sandoval-Dan Cronin and Kyle McCarter) 8/25/2009HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0684 105 ILCS 5/10-29 new Amends the School Code. Allows a school district, by resolution of its school board, to establish a remote educational program. Defines "remote educational program" as an educational program delivered to students in the home or other location outside of a school building that meets specified criteria. Provides that days of attendance by students in a remote educational program may be claimed by the school district and shall be counted for general State aid purposes in accordance with the State aid formula provisions of the Code. Effective immediately.House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. Allows a school district, by resolution of its school board, to establish a remote educational program. Defines "remote educational program" as an educational program delivered to students in the home or other location outside of a school building that meets specified criteria. Provides that days of attendance by students in a remote educational program may be claimed by the school district and shall be counted as school work for general State aid purposes in accordance with and subject to the limitations of the State aid formula provisions of the Code. Provides that the impact of remote educational programs on wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment of educational employees within the school district shall be subject to local collective bargaining agreements. Provides that the use of a home or other location outside of a school building for a remote educational program shall not cause the home or other location to be deemed a public school facility. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the bill as engrossed with the following changes. Provides that a student may participate in the remote educational program only after a person authorized to enroll the student determines that a remote educational program will best serve the student's individual learning needs. Makes changes concerning what the school board policy on a remote educational program must include, claiming participation in a program for general State aid purposes, approval of a remote educational plan, and what the plan must include. Provides that a remote educational program may be used, but is not required, for instruction delivered to a student in the home or other location outside of a school building that is not claimed for general State aid purposes. Provides that school districts that adopt a policy for a remote educational program must submit to the State Board of Education a copy of the policy and any amendments thereto, as well as data on student participation. Allows the State Board to perform or contract with an outside entity to perform an evaluation of remote educational programs in this State. Allows the State Board to adopt any rules necessary to ensure compliance by remote educational programs with requirements. Effective immediately. 2/19/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. David E. Miller 2/19/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/19/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/23/2009HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 2/26/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Darlene J. Senger 2/26/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard 2/26/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell 3/3/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan A. Gordon 3/4/2009HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 017-000-001 3/4/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/11/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi 3/11/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar 3/24/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. David E. Miller 3/24/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/30/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000 3/30/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/30/2009HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 3/31/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 3/31/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/1/2009HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 4/2/2009SenateArrive in Senate 4/2/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 21, 2009 4/2/2009SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 4/15/2009SenateFirst Reading 4/15/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 4/22/2009SenateAssigned to Education 4/23/2009SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. J. Bradley Burzynski 4/23/2009SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 4/29/2009SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Cronin 5/5/2009SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 5/5/2009SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/5/2009SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education 5/5/2009SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/6/2009SenateDo Pass as Amended Education; 010-000-000 5/6/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2009 5/14/2009SenateSecond Reading 5/14/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2009 5/21/2009SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kyle McCarter 5/21/2009SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 5/21/2009HouseArrived in House 5/21/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 5/21/2009HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. David E. Miller 5/21/2009HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/26/2009HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 5/30/2009HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 117-000-000 5/30/2009HousePassed Both Houses 6/26/2009HouseSent to the Governor 8/25/2009HouseGovernor Approved 8/25/2009HouseEffective Date August 25, 2009 8/25/2009HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0684