HB 2535

Abstract

Amends the Election Code and the School Code. Provides for a State Board of Education consisting of 7 members elected on a nonpartisan basis at the general election in 2004 and every 6 years thereafter (now, the Board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate). Provides that 3 members shall be elected from the First Judicial District (one of whom shall be a resident of the City of Chicago and 2 of whom shall be residents of that part of the First Judicial District that lies outside the city limits of Chicago), one member shall be elected from each of the 4 other judicial districts, and 2 members shall be elected as members-at-large. Terminates the term of each member of the Board who is in office on January 1, 2005 when all of the new elected members take office. Provides that when the new elected members take office and every 2 years thereafter, one member of the Board shall be elected by the members of the Board to serve as chairperson (now, the chairperson is selected by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate). Makes other related changes. Effective immediately.