SCHOOL CHOICE ACT House SponsorsRep. Darlene J. Senger 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die New Act35 ILCS 5/203from Ch. 120, par. 2-203105 ILCS 5/18-8.05 Creates the School Choice Act and amends the Illinois Income Tax Act and the School Code. Establishes the School Choice Program. Provides that under the program, the custodian of a qualifying pupil is entitled to a School Choice Voucher to pay for qualified education expenses at a participating Chicago nonpublic elementary school. Requires the principal of each low-performing school and of each overcrowded school in the Chicago school district to notify custodians of qualifying pupils of the availability of vouchers. Sets forth provisions concerning a request for a voucher, the issuance and payment of a voucher, the amount and renewal of a voucher, pupil assessment, the State longitudinal data system, and funding. Provides that students receiving vouchers are considered nonpublic school students who have been voluntarily placed in a private setting. Provides that the amount of a redeemed voucher shall not be considered base income and shall not be taxable for Illinois income tax purposes. Requires the State Board of Education to submit a report to the General Assembly. Provides criminal penalties for certain violations. Requires the State Board to adopt rules to implement the Act. Effective June 30, 2012. 2/1/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Darlene J. Senger 2/1/2012HouseFirst Reading 2/1/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die