HB2971

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CHARTER SCHOOL-FEES

What this bill does

Amends the Charter Schools Article of the School Code. Provides that that for charter schools authorized by a local school district, administrative fees withheld from a charter school for the purpose of conducting administrative duties related to the administration of charter school contracts, oversight, and authorizing services shall be capped at 3% or less of the total annual public dollars allocated to the charter school. Provides that the 3% total administrative fee collected from a charter school shall include a 2% or less administrative fee collected by a local school district for the purpose of conducting administrative duties related to the administration of charter school contracts, oversight, and authorizing services and 1% to a statewide charter school membership association for the purpose of administering state mandated board governance training. Allows the State Board of Education to withhold up to a 3% administrative fee as the sole statewide charter school authorizer for the purpose of conducting administrative duties related to the administration of charter school contracts, oversight, and authorizing services. Requires that principal metric a district shall consider for a charter school renewal to be academic achievement. Provides that a local school district authorizer shall grant renewal terms of no fewer than 5 years upon renewal of a charter agreement if the charter's average annual summative designation over the term of the contract is in the top 3 summative designations on the State Report Card.

Sponsor: Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Chamber: House Introduced: 2025-02-06
Stuck
P(Advance)
16.8%
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
0.0%
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Confidence: 83%

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: Floor Vote · Last action 409 days ago · STAGNANT

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  1. Introduction of Bill

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  2. Committee Work — Hearings

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  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. 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.

  6. Gubernatorial Action

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Sponsor Context

Public Engagement

110 witness slips filed 99 proponents / 11 opponents 53 organizations

Witness slips

110 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.

Name Organization Representing Position Hearing committee Hearing date
Alex Connell Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Ali Uslu Concept Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Allison Jack INCS Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Allison Richard Anderson Legislative Consulting Illinois Network of Charter Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Allison Sussna CICS Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Amy O'Donnell Self Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Andrew Broy Illinois Network of Charter Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Andrew Morgan School Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Anthony Daniels-Halisi Betty Shabazz International Charter School Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Aysun Damar Tax Payer Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Brian Novelline CICS Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Carolyn Saylor Taxpayer SELF Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
CHRISTIAN FEAMAN parent parent Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Christopher Murphy Concept Schools Concept Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Craig Willert Capitol Consulting Group IL LLC Illinois Network of Charter Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Curtis Hardman Noble Schools Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Dan Vollrath Education Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Dan vollrath Education Dan vollrath Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
David Rittof Consultant Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Donnita Travis Moving Everest Charter School Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Ebonie Durham Self self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Ed Siderewicz Catalyst Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Elizabeth Purvis Chicago International Charter School Chicago International Charter School Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Ellen Moiani Noble Schools Noble Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Francesca Peck self self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Gabriele Eimontaite Noble Schools self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Geoff Deigan Self Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
George O Parent Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Gersom Carrera Youth Connection Charter School Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Gina Lawrence self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Gordon Hannon Chicago resident self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Griffin Cann self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Hakan J Barberson Future Institute Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Hannah Keller Concept Charter Schools Concept Schools IL-IA Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Hasan Damar CSMS Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Irene Bermudez Chicago Math and Science Elementary Charter Chicago Math and Science Elementary Charter Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Isa Tak CSMS Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Ja'Neane L Minor Illinois Network of Charter Schools Illinois Network of Charter Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Jacqueline Romo Chicago Math & Science Academy Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
James Peck self self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
James Quaid ORBA Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Janette Siegel Prairie Crossing Charter School Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Janette Siegel Prairie Crossing Charter School Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Janette Siegel Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Jeffrey Glass Capitol Consulting Group IL LLC Illinois Network of Charter Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Jessica Phillips Illinois Network of Charter Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Jodie Cantrell Illinois Network of Charter Schools 60,000 Illinois charter school students Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
John Lydon Education Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Joycelynn Marie Stone Chicago Collegiate Charter School Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Joycelynn Stone Chicago Collegiate Charter School self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
juan m sanchez Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Judy McGarvey Ryan Enterprises Group Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Karina Ayala Bermejo Instituto del Progreso Latino Instituto del Progreso Latino Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Kathryn Martinez Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Kathryn Martinez taxpayer self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Katie Jacobs Self Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Kikanza Harris Illinois Network of Charter Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Kris Reichmann Chicago Public Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Lori Turner INCS Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Lorri Marlow Noble Schools Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Magdalena Aguilar INCS self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Martha Bangiola Distinctive Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Martina Brkljacic Concept Schools self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Matthew Katz Acero-Tamayo Chicago Public Schools myself Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Matthew Smith NA Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Matthew Smith None Parent and Voter Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Michael Madden Noble Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Michaela McDonnell Concept Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Michelle Navarre Polaris Charter Academy Michelle Navarre Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Mirza Hodzic Concept Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Monique Langston Distinctive Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Myisha Shields Noble Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Myisha Shields Noble Charter schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Nazim Eldes Chicago Math & Science Academy Chicago Math & Science Academy Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Olivia Trejo Chicago Math and Science Academy Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Regina Armour Concept Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Seat Vedziovski Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Sedat Duman Concept Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Serdar Kartal Concept Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Shahista Khatoon Chicago Mathematics and Science Academy Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Stephen Palmerin Concept Schools Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Stephen Palmerin Concept Schools Taxpayer Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Steve Gulkesen Concept Schools Myself Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Steve Gulkesen Concept Schools Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Steve Ronkowski Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Tamala Daniels Legacy Charter School Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Tammy Vance self self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Tiffany Routier LEARN Charter School, Charles and Dorothy Campbell Campus Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
tiny mclaughlin 503 Capital Partners Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Tracie Sanlin Self Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Wendy Raymer Personal capacity Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Kelly Turner Illinois Federation of Teachers IFT Opponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Kurt Hilgendorf Chicago Teachers Union Chicago Teachers Union Opponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Sabrina Shelley Noble Schools Opponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Tanika P Meeks Hansberry Opponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Unique Mickens Illinois Education Association IEA Opponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Craig Willert Capitol Consulting Group IL LLC Illinois Network of Charter Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Ihsan Ozulas Concept Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Ja'Neane L Minor Illinois Network of Charter Schools Illinois Network of Charter Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Jeffrey Glass Capitol Consulting Group IL LLC Illinois Network of Charter Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Jelani Saadiq Advance Illinois Advance Illinois Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
jennifer stricklin Stricklin and associates Noble Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Jodie Cantrell INCS 60,000 charter school students and families Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Xavier Grady Noble Schools Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Ali Fendrick Chicago Public Schools Chicago Public Schools Opponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Alison Maley Illinois Principals Association Illinois Principals Association Opponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Kelly Turner Illinois Federation of Teachers IFT Opponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Kurt Hilgendorf Chicago Teachers Union Chicago Teachers Union Opponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Michael Stevens Illinois Association of School Boards IASB Opponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12
Unique Mickens Illinois Education Association IEA Opponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-12

Roll-call votes

Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.

Date Chamber Type Description Yea Nay Present NV Outcome Margin Deciding voters
H Committee Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 8 1 0 0 Passed 7

Action History

13 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-04-11 — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2025-02-06 Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-06 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.
2025-02-06 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.
2025-03-04 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.
2025-03-11 Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-11 Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] 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.
2025-03-12 Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-12 Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-12 Committee Action Positive
Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 008-001-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-03-13 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-03-26 Floor Process Positive
Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage on Short Debate calendar. Major milestone — bill has passed committee and is on the floor.
2025-03-26 Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill was ready for Second Reading but was paused/held by the sponsor. Usually indicates the sponsor is still negotiating amendments or gathering votes. NOT a negative signal — the sponsor controls the pace.
2025-04-11 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
2025-02-06 House Filed with the Clerk byRep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar House Rule 6(b) Introduction & Filing
2025-02-06 House First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing
2025-02-06 House Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment
2025-03-04 House Assigned toElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment
2025-03-11 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Amendment Actions
2025-03-11 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee Amendment Actions
2025-03-12 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Amendment Actions
2025-03-12 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; by Voice Vote Amendment Actions
2025-03-12 House Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 008-001-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) Committee Action Positive
2025-03-13 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 Floor Process Positive
2025-03-26 House Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) Floor Process Positive
2025-03-26 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 Floor Process
2025-04-11 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) Deadlines & Re-referrals Mild −