SCH CD-AT-RISK STUDENT-COUNCIL House SponsorsRep. Litesa E. Wallace-William Davis-Emanuel Chris Welch, Linda Chapa LaVia, Sonya M. Harper, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Mike Smiddy, Monique D. Davis, Sam Yingling, Al Riley, Marcus C. Evans, Jr., Thaddeus Jones, Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr., Elgie R. Sims, Jr., Christian L. Mitchell, Rita Mayfield, Joe Sosnowski and Luis Arroyo Senate Sponsors(Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford-Jacqueline Y. Collins-Mattie Hunter) 8/5/2016HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0721 105 ILCS 5/2-3.167 new Amends the School Code. Creates the Advisory Council on At-Risk Students within the State Board of Education. Sets forth provisions concerning the members of the Council, meetings of the Council, and administrative support to the Council. Requires the Council to accept and consider public comments when making its recommendations. Requires the Council to submit a report no later than December 15, 2016 to the State Superintendent of Education, the Governor, and the General Assembly addressing (1) the barriers to success present for at-risk students; (2) how much socio-economic status impacts academic and career achievement; (3) how at-risk students perform academically; (4) how at-risk students perform academically compared to students from higher socio-economic statuses; (5) what programs are shown to help at-risk students reach higher levels of academic and career achievement; (6) what specific curriculums help the academic success of at-risk students; (7) of curriculums that help at-risk students, which of these need to be implemented within the Illinois Learning Standards; (8) to what degree school districts teach cultural history, and how this can be improved; (9) specific policy recommendations; and (10) any other information that the Council determines will assist in the understanding of the barriers to success for or increase the academic performance of at-risk students. Requires the Council to submit annual reports thereafter. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each appoint a member of the House of Representatives (rather than "member") to the Advisory Council. Provides that the President and Minority Leader of the Senate shall each appoint a member of the Senate (rather than "member") to the Advisory Council. Provides that the report to be prepared by the Advisory Council must address certain questions only with respect to school districts where racial minorities comprise a majority of the student population.House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adds another 2 members to the Advisory Council on At-Risk Students. Provides that the Council's initial report must be submitted by no later than December 15, 2017 (rather than December 15, 2016).Land Conveyance Appraisal Note (Dept. of Transportation) No land conveyances are included in this legislation, therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed. Judicial Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) This bill would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State. State Debt Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 6136 (H-AM-1) would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness.State Debt Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 2 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 6136 (H-AM-2) would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness.Pension Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 6136 (H-AM 1) will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois. Pension Note, House Committee Amendment No. 2 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 6136 (H-AM 2) will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois. Pension Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 6136 will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois. Correctional Note (Dept of Corrections) This bill has no fiscal or population impact on the Department of Corrections. Correctional Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept of Corrections) This bill has no fiscal or population impact on the Department of Corrections. Correctional Note, House Committee Amendment No. 2 (Dept of Corrections) This bill has no fiscal or population impact on the Department of Corrections. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 2 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Balanced Budget Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Office of Management and Budget) This bill will have a minimal fiscal impact on the General Revenue Fund, as it declares that the State Board of Education and City of Chicago School District 299 shall provide administrative support to the Council.Balanced Budget Note, House Committee Amendment No. 2 (Office of Management and Budget) This bill will have a minimal fiscal impact on the General Revenue Fund, as it declares that the State Board of Education and City of Chicago School District 299 shall provide administrative support to the Council.Fiscal Note (IL State Board of Education) HB 6136 (H-AM 1 & 2) will have a fiscal impact on the State Board of Education as it requires the Board to provide administrative support to the Council. The specific amount is not known. Council members may require reimbursement for travel and other expenses in addition to the administrative costs associated with the Council. 2/11/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Litesa E. Wallace 2/11/2016HouseFirst Reading 2/11/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/16/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 2/16/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper 2/16/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 2/16/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Smiddy 2/16/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis 2/16/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling 2/16/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley 2/16/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. 2/16/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones 2/16/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 2/16/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr. 2/24/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 2/24/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 2/24/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Christian L. Mitchell 2/24/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield 2/24/2016HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 2/24/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 2/24/2016HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. William Davis 3/23/2016HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee 3/28/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Litesa E. Wallace 3/28/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 4/4/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee 4/6/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Litesa E. Wallace 4/6/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 4/6/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee 4/7/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; by Voice Vote 4/7/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; by Voice Vote 4/7/2016HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 021-006-000 4/7/2016HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/7/2016HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 4/7/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 4/7/2016HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 4/7/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski 4/12/2016HouseLand Conveyance Appraisal Note Filed 4/12/2016HouseJudicial Note Filed 4/12/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 State Debt Impact Note Filed as Amended 4/12/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 State Debt Impact Note Filed as Amended 4/13/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Pension Note Filed as Amended 4/13/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Pension Note Filed as Amended 4/13/2016HousePension Note Filed 4/13/2016HouseCorrectional Note Filed 4/13/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Correctional Note Filed as Amended 4/13/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Correctional Note Filed as Amended 4/14/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo 4/14/2016HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/14/2016HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/15/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Housing Affordability Impact Note Filed as Amended 4/15/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Housing Affordability Impact Note Filed as Amended 4/15/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Balanced Budget Note Filed as Amended 4/15/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Balanced Budget Note Filed as Amended 4/18/2016HouseFiscal Note Filed 4/20/2016HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 4/20/2016SenateArrive in Senate 4/20/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/20/2016SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 4/20/2016SenateFirst Reading 4/20/2016SenateReferred to Assignments 5/3/2016SenateAssigned to Education 5/3/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 5/4/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 5/11/2016SenateDo Pass Education; 011-000-000 5/11/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 12, 2016 5/18/2016SenateSecond Reading 5/18/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2016 5/27/2016SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2016 5/29/2016SenateThird Reading - Passed; 051-000-000 5/29/2016HousePassed Both Houses 6/27/2016HouseSent to the Governor 8/5/2016HouseGovernor Approved 8/5/2016HouseEffective Date August 5, 2016 8/5/2016HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0721