HB 2591

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 96th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Virtual Public Schools

Abstract

Creates the Virtual Public Schools Act. Defines "virtual school" as an independent public school in which the school uses technology in order to deliver a significant portion of instruction to its students via the Internet in a virtual or remote setting. Requires the virtual school to be evaluated annually by its sponsor. Sets forth requirements for students of the virtual schools. Sets forth requirements and prohibitions for the virtual school. Provides that each virtual school teacher must be qualified to teach in this State under existing law. Provides that any student who meets State residency requirements may enroll in a virtual school.

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Jan 11, 2011

House

Session Sine Die

Mar 13, 2009

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 25, 2009

House

Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee

Feb 20, 2009

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

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