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HB 3008

SCH CD-CLASSROOM SUPPLY ASSIST

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jed Davis

The bill creates the Illinois Classroom Supply Assistance Program to give teachers funds via CSAC, prioritized by a needs-based formula with preapproved items and quarterly distrib

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Bill Summary · HB 3008

Summary of HB 3008 — SCH CD-CLASSROOM SUPPLY ASSIST

Purpose and intent

HB 3008 would establish the Illinois Classroom Supply Assistance Program to provide teachers with funds for classroom materials through a State-issued Classroom Supply Assistance Card (CSAC). The program aims to reduce resource disparities across districts by distributing funds based on a needs-based formula and by streamlining purchasing for approved supplies.

Key provisions

  • New program and fund

    • Creates the Illinois Classroom Supply Assistance Fund (a special fund in the state treasury) to finance the program.
    • Adds a new section to the School Code (Section 2-3.206) detailing program administration and definitions.
    • Adds a conforming change to the State Finance Act (Section 5.1030) to authorize the fund.

  • Administration and preapproved items

    • The State Board of Education (SBE) will administer the Illinois Classroom Supply Assistance Program.
    • The SBE must create a list of preapproved items eligible for purchase with CSAC funds (to ensure purchases stay within defined classroom needs).

  • Funding and distribution timeline

    • A pilot program will run in high-needs districts during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years to test the funding model.
    • Beginning at the start of each school quarter in the 2027-2028 school year, funds (subject to appropriation) will be distributed to teachers statewide via CSAC.
    • Funding is allocated using a needs-based formula considering:
    • School district funding and poverty rates
    • Title I status and per-pupil spending disparities
    • Student performance metrics
    • Teacher-to-student ratios
    • Additional consideration is given to special education, STEM, and arts classrooms.

  • Purchases, tracking, and accountability

    • Purchases with CSACs must be tracked electronically and monitored for compliance with the approved-item list.
    • Teachers will have access to an online portal to manage funds, view balances, and track purchases.
    • Annual audits will be conducted to ensure transparency and prevent misuse.

  • Collaboration and oversight

    • The SBE will collaborate with major office and educational supply retailers and participating local businesses to streamline purchasing.
    • The SBE will annually report to the Governor and General Assembly on program status and any issues from the prior year, with adjustments made based on pilot results.

Who is affected

  • Public school teachers statewide will receive CSAC funds for approved classroom supplies.
  • School districts will participate indirectly through funding allocations and the needs-based formula.
  • Vendors and retailers may engage through streamlined purchasing partnerships.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: February 2025 (version indicates 2/6/2025; the bill’s status lists introduction on/around mid-February 2025).
  • Current status: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (as of March 21, 2025). Previously assigned to Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee.
  • Pilot phase: 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years (high-needs districts).
  • Full implementation: Beginning 2027-2028 school year, quarterly CSAC distributions pending appropriation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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