HB1387
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What this bill does
Amends the School Code. Prohibits a charter from being granted to an organization that operates a private, parochial, or non-public school or child care facility. Provides that a charter school shall spend no less than 90% of its budget on direct-service costs for students. Removes provisions regarding the closure of charter schools, the use of unspent public funds, and the procedures for disposition of property and assets. Requires the governing body of a charter school that is the subject of a school action to work collaboratively with local school educators and families of students attending the charter school to ensure successful integration of affected students into new learning environments. Requires, for a charter school closure, the governing body of the charter school to ensure that all students of the charter school at the time of the closure will be guaranteed a seat at a receiving school and that all teachers of the charter school at the time of the closure will be guaranteed a job at a receiving school. Sets forth requirements for school transition plans. Requires the governing body of the charter school to designate at least 3 opportunities for public comment at a hearing or meeting on the proposed school action.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 568 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Kelly M. Cassidy
Low Influence (#86)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Kelly M. Cassidy advance 0% more often than the chamber average.
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts to the people on this bill, not Moneyball and not earmarked to the bill.
Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.
$183,769.33
Across sponsors / voters
2
Members with trails
0
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Chief sponsor | 272 | $183,769.33 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($14,500.00); Illinois PAC for Education (IPACE) ($10,000.00); SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC ($9,000.00) |
| Aarón M. Ortíz | Sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 6 | $14,500.00 |
| Illinois PAC for Education (IPACE) | — | — | 3 | $10,000.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | — | — | 2 | $9,000.00 |
| Leo Smith | N/A | N/A | 3 | $8,530.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 4 | $6,500.00 |
| Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises | — | — | 2 | $5,000.00 |
| Heather Steans | N/A | None | 2 | $5,000.00 |
| Democratic Party of the 49th Ward | — | — | 3 | $4,701.52 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | — | — | 3 | $4,500.00 |
| Niles Township Democrats United | — | — | 1 | $4,500.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC | — | — | 3 | $4,000.00 |
| Biss for Congress | — | — | 1 | $3,500.00 |
| IHA PAC | — | — | 3 | $3,000.00 |
| Illinois Restaurateur's PAC | — | — | 2 | $3,000.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Cncl PAC | — | — | 1 | $3,000.00 |
| Friends of Josina Morita | — | — | 4 | $2,710.00 |
| Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. | — | — | 1 | $2,604.22 |
| Penny Sebring | Senior Research Associate | University of Chicago | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Susan Blake | Claims analyst | Allied World | 20 | $2,035.00 |
| Committee to Elect Jay Hoffman | — | — | 1 | $2,020.60 |
| Associated Fire Fighters of IL PAC FUND | — | — | 3 | $2,000.00 |
| Teamsters Volunteers in Politics | — | — | 2 | $2,000.00 |
| John Appel | — | — | 3 | $2,000.00 |
| Holly King | Not Employed | None | 3 | $2,000.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 2 | $2,000.00 |
Public Engagement
198 witness slips filed
8 proponents / 189 opponents
97 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
198 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonor Torres Whitt | Chicago Teachers Union | Legislative Coordinator | Proponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-19 |
| Janette Siegel | Prairie Crossing Charter School | Proponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-12 | |
| Kurt Hilgendorf | Chicago Teachers Union | Chicago Teachers Union | Proponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-12 |
| Heather Robinson | Horizon Belmont | Proponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Iscarlis Martinez torres | Personal | Proponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Jacob Levitt | Distinctive Schools | Proponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Rocio De La Cruz | DHS | Rocio De La Cruz | Proponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-02-19 |
| Craig Willert | Capitol Consulting Group IL LLC | Illinois Network of Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-19 |
| David Curtin | Illinois Family Institute | Illinois Family Institute | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-19 |
| David Smith | Illinois Family Institute | Illinois Family Institute | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-19 |
| Jeffrey Glass | Capitol Consulting Group IL LLC | Illinois Network of Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-19 |
| Craig Willert | Capitol Consulting Group IL LLC | Illinois Network of Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-12 |
| David Curtin | Illinois Family Institute | Illinois Family Institute | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-12 |
| David Smith | Illinois Family Institute | Illinois Family Institute | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-12 |
| Dean Fletcher | NA | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-12 | |
| Geoff Deigan | Constituent | Self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-12 |
| Ja'Neane Minor | Illinois Network of Charter Schools | Illinois Network of Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-12 |
| Janette Siegel | Prairie Crossing Charter School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-12 | |
| Jeffrey Glass | Capitol Consulting Group IL LLC | Illinois Network of Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-12 |
| Larry Abbe | self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-12 | |
| Adelaide Moy | Parent | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| aeisha bush | None | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Alex Connell | Individual | Self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Ali Uslu | Concept Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Alice Schaff | Rowe Elementary | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Alivia Ash | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Amanda Stoffey | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Amanda Vennamala | HSA-Belmont | Belmont school community | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Amber Kirk | CICS | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Amber Mandley | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Amber McKenzie | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Amy O'Donnell | Self | Self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Amy Stewart ODonnell | self | self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Ana De Leon Vega | House | Self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Andrew Morgan | School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Angela Huls | Chicago Math and Science Academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Angela Montagna | ReGeneration Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Annasha Sardin | TaxPayer | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Annie Sheehan | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Audrey Bay | Concept Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Ayesha Yousuf | Chicago Math and Science Academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Bianca Severino | Noble Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Brenden Mock | Independent | Myself | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Brian Novelline | CICS | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Carol Allison Jack | INCS | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Carol Paige | Loomis Elemetary | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Carole Wood | Northwestern Settlement | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Caryn Stern | CICS Irving Park | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Catherine E Burns | Alain Locke Charter School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Cecilia Johnson | SELF | Self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| CHRISTIAN FEAMAN | Parent | Parent | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Christina Angelo | HSA - Belmont | SELF | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Christine Rankins | My self | My self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Cirilo Arriaga | Cirilo Arriaga | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Clare Hamilton | Chicago Math and Science Academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Cynthia Acosta | HSA Belmont | HSA Belmont | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Danielle Botto | School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| David Curtin | Illinois Family Institute | Illinois Family Institute | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Dennis B Lacewell | Urban Prep Academies | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Dennis Lacewell | Urban Prep Academies | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Ebonie Durham | Self | Self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Ed Siderewicz | Catalyst Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Elena Benavides | Concept Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Elizabeth A Rivara | Parent | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Elizabeth D Puvis | Chicago International Charter School | Chicago International Charter School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Emma Wahlert | Horizon Science Academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Erik David Tisch | KONE | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Evelyn Borges | Myself | Myself | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Francesca Peck | Polaris Charter Academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Funmilola Macaulay | HSA Belmont High School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Geoff Deigan | Self | Self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| George Coleman | Myself | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Gersom Carrera | Youth Connection Charter School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Gina Lawrence | self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Gordon Hannon | Chicago resident | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Gregory Alvin White | LEARN Charter School Network | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Hannah Keller | Concept Charter Schools | Concept Schools IL-IA | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Harriette Denise Coleman | Noble Charter School | Noble Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Heather Robinson | Belmont Horizon | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Irene Bermudez | 49350 | Irene Bermudez | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Isabel Arteaga | Horizon Science Academy - Belmont Charter School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Ivette Esparza | Acero Schols | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Ja'Neane Minor | Illinois Network of Charter Schools | Illinois Network of Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| James Quaid | ORBA | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Janet Yanez | Janet yanez | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Janette Siegel | Prairie Crossing Charter School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Jasmine Abernathy | schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Jasmine Hegwood | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Jazmin Lopez | Parent | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| JD Koziarski | Concept Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Jennifer Dibari | Concept Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Jennifer G Maniscalco | Northern Kane Educational Corp | Northern Kane Educational Corporation | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Jessica | Fuentes Consulting | Aspira, Inc | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Jesus Meraz | CICS West Belden | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| JoAnn Jones | CICS Irving Park | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| JoeAnn Nash | CICS Loomis Primary | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| John Lydon | Education | Self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Josh Miller | Great Lakes Academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Joycelynn Stone | J. Stone & Associates Inc | Betty Shabazz International Charter School, Chicago Collegiate Charter School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| juan m sanchez | Self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Judy McGarvey | Ryan Enterprises Group | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Julie Araque | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Karin Breo | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Karina Ayala-Bermejo | Instituto del Progreso Latino | Instituto del Progreso Latino | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Kashawndra Wilson | Noble Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Katherine Klupchak | INCS | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Kathleen Giacona | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Kemba Afi Jackson | None | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Kim Garcia | Kim | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Kimberly LaCassa | NA | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Kimberly Sawyer | Distinctive Schools- Irving Park | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Krista Rangel | Distinctive Schools Network | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Kurt Johnson | SELF | Self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Ladrakegus Easley | Cicsloomislongwood charter school | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| LaKeishia Hayes | Moving Everest Charter School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Latessa Hendricks | Rowe Clark high school | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Latonya Johnson | CICS Loomis Primary | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| LeeAndra Khan | Epic Academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Leesa Brandon | Noble Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Lindsay Semph | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Loanny Fernandez | Individual | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Lori Turner | INCS | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Lorri Marlow | Noble Network of Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Luis Lopez | HSA Belmont | self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Magdalena Aguilar | Taxpayer | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Manuel Garcia | Playthinks | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Maria I Balmaceda | Self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Mark Rasar | Northern Kane Educational Corp. | Cambridge Lakes Charter School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Martha Bangiola | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Martina Brkljacic | HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY BELMONT | self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Mary Bao | Bao Joint Ventures | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Mary Beck | Distinctive Schools | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Matthew Johnson | Chicago Math and Science Academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Matthew Smith | None | Parent and Voter | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Matthew Walker-Neal-Murray | CICS Longwood High School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Melanie Sherwinski | CICS West Belden | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Mersad Imamovic | Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park | Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Michele Palter | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Michelle Navarre | Polaris Cjharter Academy | Michelle Navarre | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Miguel Vizcarra | Horizon Science Academy Belmont | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Modou Lamin Jarju | UIC | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Molly Quinn | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Monique Langston | Distinctive Schools | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| mustafa Ada | HSA Belmont High | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Myisha Shields | Noble | Noble Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Nazim Eldes | Chicago Math & Science Academy | Chicago Math & Science Academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Nick Petersen | Concept Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Nicole Denise Muhammad | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Noemi Morales | Myself | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Nube Villa | Horizon science academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Olivia Trejo | Chicago Math and Science | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Patrick Love | B9449 | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Pattilyn Beals | None | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Paul Guilianelli | Taxpayer | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Porshia Baymon | HSA Belmont | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Saadia Caudle | HSA Belmont | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Samantha Garcia | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Sami Smith | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Sara Meno | Noble Network of Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Sara Weaver | Horizon Science Academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Sarah Gaw | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Serdar Kartal | Concept Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Serdar Kartal | Concept Schools | Charter schools in Chicago | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Shahista Khatoon | Chicago Mathematics and Science Academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Sheneka Sholar | Belmont Horizon | Myself | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Sheneka Sholar | Belmont Horizon Science Academy | Myself | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Sitoria Townsend | Chicago International Charter School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Sonia Sanchez | ASPIRA Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Stacey Gyumishev | CICS West Belden | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Stephanie Barraza | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| stephanie bassett | self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Stephanie Maldonado | Horizon Science Academy Belmont | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Stephanie Maldonado | Horizon Science Academy Belmont | Concept Schools - HSA Belmont | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Stephanie Vizcarra | Concept schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Stephen Palmerin | Concept Schools | Self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Stephen Palmerin | Self | Self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Steve Ronkowski | self | self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Tammy Vance | Polaris Charter Academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Tanika P Meeks | Hansberry | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| THENESE POLK | Distinctive School | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Tim Ligue | Intrinsic Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| tiny mclaughlin | 503 Capital Partners | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Tomike Lana | NA | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| toni elzia | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Toya Burns | Horizon Science Academy | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Tracie Sanlin | Chicago Collegiate | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Troy Boyd Jr | Urban Prep Academies | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| Violeta Perez | Citizen | My self | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
| Yaritza Cruz | Distinctive Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 | |
| David Curtin | Illinois Family Institute | Illinois Family Institute | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-02-26 |
| Jeffrey Glass | Capitol Consulting Group IL LLC | Illinois Network of Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-02-26 |
| Craig Willert | Capitol Consulting Group Illinois, LLC | Illinois Network of Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-02-19 |
| David Curtin Illinois Family Institute | Illinois Family Institute | Illinois Family Institute | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-02-19 |
| David Smith | Illinois Family Institute | Illinois Family Institute | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-02-19 |
| Jeffrey Glass | Capitol Consulting Group IL LLC | Illinois Network of Charter Schools | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-02-19 |
| Michael Luebbers | Illinois Freedom Civic Coalition dba Illinois Freedom Alliance | On behalf of IFCC dba IFA | Opponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-02-19 |
| Brittany Patterson | Horizon Science Academy Belmont | Aniyah Pitts | No Position On Merits | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2025-03-05 |
Action History
7 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-03-21 — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-15
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-01-28
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-01-28
Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-02-05
Cross-Chamber
Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Chief sponsor changed — may indicate leadership taking ownership or a strategic handoff.
2025-02-11
Committee Assignment
Assigned toElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-03-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Aarón M. Ortíz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-21
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a)
MISSED COMMITTEE DEADLINE — bill did not get a committee vote before the deadline and is re-referred to Rules/Assignments. The bill is NOT dead but faces an uphill battle to be reassigned. Most bills that hit Rule 19(a) do not advance.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-15 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-05 | House | Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-02-11 | House | Assigned toElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Aarón M. Ortíz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-21 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |