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IllinoisHB2966104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

SCH CD-CONSOLIDATION ANALYSIS

Sponsored By: Tracy Katz Muhl (Democratic)

Became Law

elementary & secondary education: administration, licensing & charter schoolsassignmentseducation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Grants for district reorganization studies

The law creates a grant run by the State Board of Education to help school districts pay for third‑party reorganization feasibility studies. To apply, a board must negotiate a consultant agreement, pass a resolution signed by the board president, and send those items and any required information to its regional office or intermediate service center. The regional office or center director must approve and forward the agreement to the State Board or return it with reasons. Each year, the State Board tells every board and superintendent how to apply, how much money is in the next award cycle, and lists experienced consultants; every two years, a board may add the grant question to a meeting agenda. The State Board reimburses study costs up to a maximum it sets, using funds the legislature appropriates.

Grant priorities and limits for districts

When it awards grants, the State Board of Education must favor districts that are next to each other, have similar property tax rates, or have similar per‑pupil funding. Starting in State fiscal year 2030, it also prioritizes other district types named in its rules. A district cannot receive grants in two award cycles in a row. The State Board may set rules for consultant standards and minimum agreement terms. In State fiscal year 2035 and every five years after, it must review and update these rules if needed.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tracy Katz Muhl

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Aarón M. Ortíz

    Democratic • House

  • Abdelnasser Rashid

    Democratic • House

  • Anthony DeLuca

    Democratic • House

  • Bradley Fritts

    Republican • House

  • Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

    Republican • House

  • Diane Blair-Sherlock

    Democratic • House

  • Jeff Keicher

    Republican • House

  • Jehan Gordon-Booth

    Democratic • House

  • Joe C. Sosnowski

    Republican • House

  • Julie A. Morrison

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura Faver Dias

    Democratic • House

  • Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Margaret Croke

    Democratic • House

  • Martha Deuter

    Democratic • House

  • Michelle Mussman

    Democratic • House

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Rita Mayfield

    Democratic • House

  • Thaddeus Jones

    Democratic • House

  • Travis Weaver

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 195 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/30/2025

Do Pass Education;

Yes: 14 • No: 0

House vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 114 • No: 0

House vote • 3/19/2025

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools;

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0257

    8/15/2025House

  2. Effective Date August 15, 2025

    8/15/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025House

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

    5/22/2025Senate

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

    5/20/2025Senate

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025

    5/1/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading

    5/1/2025Senate

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025

    4/30/2025Senate

  11. Do Pass Education; 014-000-000

    4/30/2025Senate

  12. Assigned to Education

    4/23/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Assignments

    4/10/2025Senate

  14. First Reading

    4/10/2025Senate

  15. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

    4/10/2025Senate

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/10/2025Senate

  17. Arrive in Senate

    4/10/2025Senate

  18. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000

    4/9/2025House

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/9/2025House

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

    4/9/2025House

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

    4/9/2025House

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

    4/9/2025House

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

    4/9/2025House

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

    4/9/2025House

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

    4/9/2025House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Amendment 1

    PDF

  • House Amendment 2

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

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