Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB2854

Introduced
2/16/23  
Introduced
2/16/23  
Refer
2/28/23  
Refer
2/16/23  
Refer
3/10/23  
Refer
2/28/23  

Caption

SCH CD-STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS

Impact

The enactment of HB2854 aims to improve transparency regarding school district financial information. By centralizing the information on the State Board of Education's website and eliminating the redundant requirement for a summary publication, the bill intends to streamline reporting processes for school districts. Effective immediately, this change is anticipated to reduce administrative burdens on schools while ensuring that pertinent financial data remains readily available to the public.

Summary

House Bill 2854 amends the School Code concerning the publication of school district annual statements of affairs. The bill changes the requirement for school boards to provide a summary of their annual statement of affairs to a notice that informs the public of the availability of the full statement online via the State Board of Education's website. Specifically, it mandates that the notice must include the text link to this website, thus facilitating easier access to this information for the community.

Contention

While there seems to be general agreement on the need for transparency in school district financial affairs, some education advocates may raise concerns regarding the elimination of summary reports. These reports are often viewed as a means of presenting information more accessibly to the community members who may not navigate governmental websites easily. The shift towards solely online publications could be critiqued for potentially excluding certain populations from accessing vital information, thus sparking debate on the balance between efficiency and accessibility.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IL HB3168

SCH CD-REPEAL SEX ED STANDARDS

IL HB1012

SCH CD-CHARACTER EDUCATION

IL HB4140

SCH CD-PRESCHOOL-SCH READINESS

IL HB3862

SCH CD-IEP TRANSPARENCY

IL HB1123

SCH CD-SCHOOL REPORT CARD

IL HB2846

SCH CD-TEACHER TENURE/3 YEARS

IL HB1107

SCH CD-STUDENT TRAUMA-PLAN

IL HB3443

SCH CD-REQ HIGH SCH COURSES

IL SB2337

SCH CD-GIFTED/AP REPORTING

IL SB3151

SCH CD-DRIVER ED-WORKER SAFETY

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