SCH CD-P-20 COUNCIL House SponsorsRep. Jerry L. Mitchell-Robert W. Pritchard-Tom Cross-Mike Fortner-Sandra M. Pihos, David R. Leitch, Jim Sacia, Sidney H. Mathias, Roger L. Eddy, Suzanne Bassi, Richard P. Myers, James H. Meyer, Shane Cultra, Renée Kosel, Elizabeth Coulson, Sandy Cole, Jil Tracy, Dennis M. Reboletti, Franco Coladipietro, Patricia R. Bellock, Kathleen A. Ryg and Frank J. Mautino Senate Sponsors(Sen. Deanna Demuzio-Susan Garrett-Edward D. Maloney-A. J. Wilhelmi-Pamela J. Althoff) 9/25/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0626 105 ILCS 5/1A-4from Ch. 122, par. 1A-4110 ILCS 205/9.10 rep. Amends the School Code and the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that the State Board of Education shall create a P-20 Council. Sets forth the membership of the Council. Provides that the Council shall (1) coordinate prekindergarten through grade 20 education in this State; (2) begin the process of aligning educational programs; (3) articulate a framework for systemic educational improvement that will enable every student to meet or exceed Illinois learning standards and be well-prepared to succeed in the workforce and community; (4) coordinate and leverage strategies, actions, legislation, and resources of all stakeholders to support fundamental and lasting improvement in this State's public schools, community colleges, and universities; (5) meet to discuss issues that are vital to educational reform in this State; (6) provide recommendations on subjects related to education; (7) make recommendations for improving academic standards; (8) develop consensus on educational policy reforms and innovations; and (9) align university teaching programs with the needs of Illinois schools. Abolishes the Joint Education Committee on the effective date of the amendatory Act; makes related changes. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:105 ILCS 5/22-45 newDeletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code and the Board of Higher Education Act. Creates the Illinois P-20 Council to study and make recommendations concerning education at all levels to avoid fragmentation of policies, promote improved teaching and learning, and continue to cultivate and demonstrate strong accountability and efficiency. Includes provisions concerning membership, funding, staffing, duties, and working groups. Abolishes the Joint Education Committee on the effective date of the amendatory Act; makes related changes. 2/22/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell 2/22/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/22/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/27/2007HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 2/28/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard 3/2/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Cross 3/14/2007HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 022-000-000 3/15/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/17/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner 4/17/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard P. Myers 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. James H. Meyer 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Shane Cultra 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Renée Kosel 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandy Cole 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jil Tracy 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Franco Coladipietro 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 4/18/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 4/18/2007HouseRemoved from Short Debate Status 4/18/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate 4/18/2007HouseThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 116-000-000 4/20/2007SenateArrive in Senate 4/20/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/20/2007SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio 4/20/2007SenateFirst Reading 4/20/2007SenateReferred to Rules 4/25/2007SenateAssigned to Education 4/26/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett 5/1/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Edward D. Maloney 5/2/2007SenateDo Pass Education; 009-000-000 5/2/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 3, 2007 5/3/2007SenateSecond Reading 5/3/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2007 5/3/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. A. J. Wilhelmi 5/22/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Deanna Demuzio 5/22/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 5/23/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education 5/24/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 007-000-000 5/24/2007SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/24/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Demuzio 5/24/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 25, 2007 5/25/2007SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2007 5/28/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 5/28/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 5/29/2007HouseArrived in House 5/29/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 5/29/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Non-Concur Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell; Motion #1 5/30/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Frank J. Mautino 5/31/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell; Motion #2 5/31/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee; Motion #2 5/31/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 8, 2007 6/8/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 15, 2007 6/15/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 22, 2007 6/22/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 30, 2007 6/28/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 6/29/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 087-000-000 6/29/2007HousePassed Both Houses 6/30/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) July 31, 2007 7/27/2007HouseSent to the Governor 9/25/2007HouseGovernor Approved 9/25/2007HouseEffective Date June 1, 2008 9/25/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0626