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SB2938 - 104th General Assembly

SCH CD-LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCIL
Last Action
1/27/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/34-2.2from Ch. 122, par. 34-2.2
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Article of the School Code concerning the Chicago school district. Removes the prohibition on student members of a local school council being counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present to act and having a vote on the following measures: (i) the evaluation of a principal; (ii) the renewal of a principal's performance contract or the inclusion of any provision or modification of the contract; (iii) the direct selection by the local school council of a new principal to serve under a 4-year performance contract; or (iv) the determination of the names of candidates to be submitted to the general superintendent for the position of principal. Requires 8 affirmative votes of the local school council at attendance centers enrolling students through grade 8 and 9 affirmative votes of the local school council at secondary attendance centers (rather than 7) for the direct selection by the local school council of a new principal. Provides that student members of a local school council shall count toward a quorum on all measures brought before the local school council. Removes the prohibition on student members of a local school council being eligible to vote on personnel matters and the allocation of teaching and staff resources.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/27/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
1/27/2026 Senate First Reading
1/27/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments