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IllinoisHB2390104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
SCH CD-SPECIAL ED JT AGREEMENT
Sponsored By: Tracy Katz Muhl (Democratic)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
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How districts team up on special ed
School districts can join together to run special education programs and facilities. They may choose one district to act as the fiscal and legal agent or form a governing board with one member from each district. If seven or more districts join and there is no administrative district, most executive board members must be school board members; non‑board appointees must be superintendents. The governing board cannot levy taxes or take on debt unless an annual budget is approved by it and by boards of at least a majority of member districts (or a larger number if required). Signed agreements and amendments made on or after January 1, 1989 must be filed with the State Board of Education.
Bonds and caps for special ed buildings
A designated district or a joint governing board can issue bonds or notes to build or improve special education facilities. Member districts must pay their shares; shares are based on property values, and for K‑12 districts the value counts double in the share math. If one district defaults, others are jointly responsible. These bonds are repaid only from joint program payments and do not count against district debt limits. Each member district’s yearly contribution is capped at 0.15% of taxable property value for K‑8 or 9‑12 districts and 0.30% for K‑12 districts.
Stricter steps to leave a joint program
To exit a joint program, a district must pass a board resolution and file a petition, usually at least 12 months before the planned exit unless other districts waive it. Before the hearing, the district must notify parents of students with disabilities, hold a public meeting, and submit a detailed plan that follows IDEA and state rules and shows how all current students will be served. Petitions go to the regional board(s) of school trustees; approval needs a two‑thirds vote (for joint hearings, two‑thirds of those present and voting). For actions after the amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, a public hearing must occur at least 18 months before the proposed exit, with written notice to other districts at least 10 days before the hearing, and the regional office must certify the steps before the State Board is notified. A withdrawing district must pay its proportional share of debt from before its notice within 12 months. One specific K‑8 district with 2014 attendance of 5,209.57 and 2014 property value between $451,500,000 and $452,000,000 can exit a six‑district cooperative with at least 60 days’ notice; assets and debts are split at withdrawal.
Special ed services continue during strikes
If a district sent a student with a disability to another district or cooperative before a strike, it must keep sending the student during the strike. The receiving program is eligible for State reimbursement.
Work rules for joint special ed staff
A full‑time director of special education must have at least a one‑year contract. The default year is July 1 through June 30 unless set differently. The employer must give written nonrenewal notice at least 90 days before the end, or the contract extends one year. By taking the contract, the director waives certain statutory rights during the contract. Any full‑time professional who spends over half of their time in one district cannot be required to work a different teaching schedule than other professionals in that district.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Tracy Katz Muhl
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Daniel Didech
Democratic • House
Laura Fine
Democratic • Senate
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Thaddeus Jones
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/30/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs
Yes: 115 • No: 0
House vote • 5/29/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee;
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/21/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 57 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Senate vote • 5/7/2025
Do Pass as Amended Education;
Yes: 13 • No: 0
House vote • 4/10/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 112 • No: 0
House vote • 4/9/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee;
Yes: 13 • No: 0
House vote • 3/19/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee;
Yes: 9 • No: 4
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0218
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/24/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/30/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 115-000-000
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 011-000-000
5/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Education Policy Committee
5/28/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/21/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
5/21/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
5/21/2025HouseArrived in House
5/21/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-001
5/21/2025SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
5/14/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
5/8/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/8/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
5/7/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Education; 013-000-000
5/7/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
5/6/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
5/6/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
5/2/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
5/2/2025SenateAssigned to Education
4/29/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/14/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1