SB2938 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
SCH CD-LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCIL
Last Action
1/27/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
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 |