102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2021 and 2022
HB3114

 

Introduced 2/19/2021, by Rep. Eva Dina Delgado

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
105 ILCS 5/2-3.182 new
105 ILCS 5/2-3.168 rep.

    Amends the School Code to create the State Education Equity Committee within the State Board of Education. Provides that the purpose of the committee is to strive to ensure equity in education for all children from birth through grade 12. Sets forth the membership of the task force. Contains provisions concerning meetings, duties, and reporting. Repeals a Section concerning the Advisory Council on At-Risk Students. Effective immediately.


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FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

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1    AN ACT concerning education.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Section
52-3.182 as follows:
 
6    (105 ILCS 5/2-3.182 new)
7    Sec. 2-3.182. State Education Equity Committee.
8    (a) The General Assembly finds that this State has an
9urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational
10equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices
11affirm the strengths that each and every child brings with
12diverse backgrounds and life experiences and by delivering the
13comprehensive support, programs, and educational opportunities
14children need to succeed.
15    (b) The State Education Equity Committee is created within
16the State Board of Education to strive toward ensuring equity
17in education for all children from birth through grade 12.
18    (c) The Committee shall consist of the State
19Superintendent of Education or the State Superintendent's
20designee, who shall serve as chairperson, and one member from
21each of the following organizations appointed by the State
22Superintendent:
23        (1) At least 2 educators who each represent a

 

 

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1    different statewide professional teachers' organization.
2        (2) A professional teachers' organization located in a
3    city having a population exceeding 500,000.
4        (3) A statewide association representing school
5    administrators.
6        (4) A statewide association representing school board
7    members.
8        (5) A statewide association representing school
9    principals.
10        (6) One member of a parent-led organization.
11        (7) One member of a student-led organization.
12        (8) One community organization that works to foster
13    safe and healthy environments through advocacy for
14    immigrant families and ensuring equitable opportunities
15    for educational advancement and economic development.
16        (9) One member from an organization that works for
17    economic, educational, and social progress for African
18    Americans and promotes strong sustainable communities
19    through advocacy, collaboration, and innovation.
20        (10) One statewide organization whose focus is to
21    narrow or close the achievement gap between students of
22    color and their peers.
23        (11) One member from an organization that advocates
24    for healthier school environments in this State.
25        (12) One statewide organization that advocates for
26    partnerships among schools, families, and the community,

 

 

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1    provides access to support, and removes barriers to
2    learning and development, using schools as hubs.
3        (13) One organization that advocates for the health
4    and safety of Illinois youth and families by providing
5    capacity building services.
6        (14) One member from an organization dedicated to
7    advocating for public policies to prevent homelessness.
8        (15) Members of other appropriate State agencies as
9    determined by the State Superintendent.
10    (d) Members appointed by the State Superintendent shall
11serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
12reasonable and necessary expenses, including travel, from
13funds appropriated to the State Board of Education for that
14purpose, subject to the rules of the appropriate travel
15control board.
16    (e) The Committee shall meet at the call of the
17chairperson, but shall meet no less than 3 times a year.
18    (f) The Committee shall recognize that, while progress has
19been made, much remains to be done to address systemic
20inequities and ensure each and every child is equipped to
21reach the child's fullest potential and shall:
22        (1) guide its work through the principles of equity,
23    equality, collaboration, and community;
24        (2) focus its work around the overarching goals of
25    student learning, learning conditions, and elevating
26    educators, all underpinned by equity;

 

 

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1        (3) identify evidence-based practices or policies
2    around these goals to build on this State's progress of
3    ensuring educational equity for all its students in all
4    aspects of birth through grade 12 education; and
5        (4) seek input and feedback on identified
6    evidence-based practices or policies from stakeholders,
7    including, but not limited to, parents, students, and
8    educators that reflect the rich diversity of Illinois
9    students.
10    (g) The Committee shall submit its recommendations to the
11General Assembly and the State Board of Education no later
12than January 31, 2022. By no later December 15, 2023 and each
13year thereafter, the Committee shall report to the General
14Assembly and the State Board of Education about the additional
15progress that has been made to achieve educational equity.
 
16    (105 ILCS 5/2-3.168 rep.)
17    Section 10. The School Code is amended by repealing
18Section 2-3.168.
 
19    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
20becoming law.