HB 80

Abstract

Amends the Governor's Office of Management and Budget Act and the School Code. Provides that anything submitted by the State Board of Education to the Governor or the Governor's Office of Management and Budget under the Governor's Office of Management and Budget Act must also be submitted simultaneously to the General Assembly. Terminates the term of each member of the State Board of Education who is in office on the effective date of the amendatory Act and provides for new appointed members to take office. Provides for successors to be appointed for terms of 6 (instead of 4) years. Establishes a Nomination Panel to provide a list of nominees to the Governor for appointment to the State Board, with the Panel appointing those members not selected by the Governor within a certain timeframe. Provides that appointments by the Governor and Panel must be confirmed by the Senate by two-thirds of its members by record vote. Provides that any appointment not acted upon within a certain timeframe shall be deemed to have received the advice and consent of the Senate. Makes changes concerning vacancies on the State Board. Provides that the State Board may remove for incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office any member of the State Board by a two-thirds vote in favor of removal. Makes changes concerning the appointment of a State Superintendent of Education. Creates a State Board of Education Advisory Board. Adds provisions governing ex parte communications received from the Governor or his or her official representative, employee, or attorney. Makes other changes. Contains a severability clause. Effective immediately.