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HB 5551·IL·house

SCH CD-VARIOUS FUNDING

Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)
Latest Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0524

Jun 26, 2026

Summary

The bill stops the recomputation and adjustment of general State aid and evidence‑based funding claims after fiscal year 2026, and caps related adjustments at $25 million per year. It also creates an annual retention bonus of up to $4,000 for National Board‑certified teachers in hard‑to‑staff schools, distributed equally among all eligible teachers, and clarifies reimbursement rules for special‑education students from orphanages, foster homes, and state residential units. These changes affect school districts, the State Board of Education, and teachers in Illinois.

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