ED-WAIVER PROCESS TASK FORCE
Sponsored By: Linda Holmes (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the School Code. Creates the Waiver Process Task Force. Sets forth provisions concerning membership, meetings, and support services. Provides that the purposes of the Task Force are to examine the current waiver response process and make recommendations on a more equitable and fair waiver response at the elementary and secondary school levels in this State; develop and use metrics to access the viability of waiver requests and the impact of such requests on students in kindergarten through grade 12; promote training and professional development on creating waiver requests that include accountability measures for teachers and other community stakeholders across this State; identify and seek local, State, and national resources to support an equitable and fair waiver process; and complete such other strategies as may be identified by the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on how waivers should be requested, how waivers should be reviewed for approval, and how to demonstrate the ability to fulfill accountability measures proposed in requested waivers. Requires the Task Force to file a report with the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2025. Effective immediately.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Linda Holmes
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Christopher Belt
Democratic • Senate
Cristina Castro
Democratic • Senate
David Koehler
Democratic • Senate
Laura M. Murphy
Democratic • Senate
Mark L. Walker
Democratic • Senate
Michael W. Halpin
Democratic • Senate
Napoleon Harris, III
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/21/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/21/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
3/20/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
3/20/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
3/5/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
3/5/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
3/5/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
3/5/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
3/5/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
3/4/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/3/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
3/3/2025SenateAssigned to Education
1/28/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
1/17/2025SenateFirst Reading
1/17/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
1/17/2025Senate
Bill Text
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
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