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SB 1961

SCH CD-NON-RESIDENT PUPILS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Don Harmon

SB 1961 modifies Illinois non-resident pupil enrollment policies affecting school district admissions, funding, and inter-district student transfers.

Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
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Bill Summary · SB 1961

Legislative bill overview

SB 1961 addresses enrollment policies for non-resident pupils in Illinois school districts, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the filing information provided. The bill was introduced by Senator Don Harmon and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been referred to committee assignments.

Why is this important

Non-resident pupil enrollment policies directly affect school funding formulas (typically based on average daily attendance), district capacity planning, and educational access across municipal boundaries. These policies determine whether families can access schools outside their home districts and how costs are distributed among districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding implications: Whether non-resident tuition covers full costs or creates financial burdens on host districts
  • Educational equity: Whether open enrollment policies benefit affluent families while disadvantaging students in under-resourced districts
  • District autonomy: Tension between allowing individual district control versus state mandates on enrollment acceptance

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

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