EDUCATION-TECH Senate SponsorsSen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg-Deanna Demuzio and John M. Sullivan-Arthur J. Wilhelmi House Sponsors(Rep. Gary Hannig-Kurt M. Granberg-Calvin L. Giles) 6/6/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0835 105 ILCS 5/11A-11from Ch. 122, par. 11A-11Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the organization of unit school districts.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:105 ILCS 5/11A-11Adds reference to:105 ILCS 5/11A-2from Ch. 122, par. 11A-2105 ILCS 5/11A-8from Ch. 122, par. 11A-8105 ILCS 5/12-11.1from Ch. 122, par. 12-11.1Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. Allows the territory of any high school district and fewer than all of the elementary school districts included within the high school district to be organized into a community unit school district. Provides that any such elementary school district not participating in the reorganization shall remain an elementary school district, and the territory of that elementary school district shall be designated a non-high school district. Provides that if a majority of the voters in any affected school district fails to vote in favor of a proposition to create a community unit school district, then that district's refusal shall not prevent the other affected school districts' reorganization. Provides that in the case of a non-high school district formed pursuant to the Article of the School Code concerning the organization of unit school districts, the board of education of the non-high school district shall levy a tax at the rate at which residents were previously taxed by the associated high school district. Provides that all proceeds from this tax shall be paid to the unit school district to which the non-high school district sends its students. Provides that if in any year the yield of the tax is insufficient to cover the tuition charges, then an amount shall be added to the taxes extended within the non-high school district in the following year to repay the deficiency. Effective July 1, 2005.House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:105 ILCS 5/11A-8105 ILCS 5/12-11.1Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the organization of community unit school districts.House Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:105 ILCS 5/11A-2Adds reference to:20 ILCS 3915/4.5 new30 ILCS 105/6z-67105 ILCS 5/2-3.65a new105 ILCS 5/2-3.131105 ILCS 5/18-8.05Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Creates the FY2007 Budget Implementation (Education) Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to make changes in State programs that are necessary to implement the Governor's FY2007 budget recommendations concerning education. Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that the SBE Federal Department of Agriculture Fund is established to receive funds from the federal Department of Agriculture (instead of the federal Department of Education). Amends the School Code. Creates an arts and foreign language education grant program to fund arts education and foreign language education programs in the public schools, subject to appropriation to the State Board of Education. Provides that the grants shall be for the purpose of supporting arts and foreign language education in the schools, with an emphasis on ensuring that art and foreign language courses are available as part of a school's core curriculum. Provides that the State Board of Education shall enter into an agreement with the Illinois Arts Council to cooperate in administering and awarding grants under the program. Amends the Arts Council Act to make a related change. Further amends the School Code. Provides that if the amount that the State Board of Education will pay to a school district from fiscal year 2007 appropriations, as estimated on April 1, 2007, is less than the amount that the State Board paid to the district from fiscal year 2006 appropriations, then the State Board, subject to appropriation, shall make a fiscal year 2007 transitional assistance payment to the district in an amount equal to the difference between the estimated amount to be paid from fiscal year 2007 appropriations and the amount paid from fiscal year 2006 appropriations. In the State aid formula provisions, increases the foundation level of support from $5,164 to $5,334 beginning with the 2006-2007 school year. With regard to supplemental general State aid, provides that (i) for the 2006-2007 school year, the grant shall be no less than the grant for the 2002-2003 school year, (ii) for the 2007-2008 school year, the grant shall be no less than the grant for the 2002-2003 school year multiplied by 0.66, and (iii) for the 2008-2009 school year, the grant shall be no less than the grant for the 2002-2003 school year multiplied by 0.33 (except that if for any school year supplemental general State aid grants are prorated, then the grants under this provision shall be prorated). Effective immediately.Home Rule Note (H-AM 2) (Dept. of Commerce & Econ Opportunity.) Does not pre-empt home rule authority.Balanced Budget Note (H-AM 2) (Gov. Office of Management & Budget) Will have impact of preserving a balanced State budget in fiscal year 2007.Fiscal Note (H-AM 2) (State Board of Education) The State Board of Education believes that SB 176 will have the following fiscal impact: Arts and Foreign Language program $4,000,000; Transitional Assistance $11,800,000; General State Aid foundation level $238,800.00State Mandates Fiscal Note (H-AM 2) (State Board of Education) Does not create an unfunded mandate on any unit of local government.Pension Note (H-AM 2)(Comm on Gov't Forecasting & Accountability) This legislation would not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois. State Debt Impact Note (H-AM 2)(Comm on Gov't Forecasting & Accountability) Would not affect the level of state indebtedness.Judicial Note (H-AM 2)(Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) This legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State of Illinois.Housing Affordability Impact Note (H-AM 2)(Housing Development Authority) This legislation will have no effect on constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single family residence.Judicial Note (H-AM 2)(Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of this bill, it has been determined that this legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State. 2/2/2005SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. George P. Shadid 2/2/2005SenateFirst Reading 2/2/2005SenateReferred to Rules 2/3/2005SenateAssigned to Education 2/16/2005SenateDo Pass Education; 006-000-003 2/16/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 17, 2005 4/6/2005SenateSecond Reading 4/6/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 7, 2005 4/11/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. George P. Shadid 4/11/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 4/11/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education 4/12/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Be Adopted Education; 011-000-000 4/14/2005SenateRecalled to Second Reading 4/14/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Shadid 4/14/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 4/14/2005SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-001-000 4/14/2005HouseArrived in House 4/14/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/14/2005HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Aaron Schock 4/14/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith 4/14/2005HouseFirst Reading 4/14/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/15/2005HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael K. Smith 4/15/2005HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Michael K. Smith 4/15/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron Schock 4/20/2005HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 5/5/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kurt M. Granberg 5/13/2005HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 27, 2005 5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote 5/19/2005HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 016-005-000 5/19/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/20/2005HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2005 5/26/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/26/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/31/2005HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Gary Hannig 5/31/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 10/18/2005HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) January 11, 2006 10/18/2005HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-001-000 10/18/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 1/11/2006HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 4/10/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 13, 2006 4/10/2006HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-001-000 4/10/2006HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/13/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 30, 2006 4/30/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 5, 2006 5/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gary Hannig 5/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/2/2006HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Aaron Schock 5/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Executive Committee 5/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 008-005-000 5/3/2006HouseHome Rule Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006HouseBalanced Budget Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio 5/3/2006SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Deanna Demuzio 5/3/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio 5/3/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 5/3/2006HouseFiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006HousePension Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006HouseState Debt Impact Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg 5/3/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Arthur J. Wilhelmi 5/3/2006HouseJudicial Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/3/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/3/2006HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 064-049-000 5/3/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Calvin L. Giles 5/3/2006SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02 5/3/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02-May 4, 2006 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 008-004-000 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 008-004-000 5/4/2006SenateHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2, from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. 5/4/2006SenateVerified 5/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 032-026-000 5/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 032-026-000 5/4/2006SenateJudicial Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2, from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. 5/4/2006SenatePassed Both Houses 6/2/2006SenateSent to the Governor 6/6/2006SenateGovernor Approved 6/6/2006SenateEffective Date June 6, 2006 6/6/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0835