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HB 2407

SCH CD-REMOTE LEARNING DAYS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Brad Fritts

HB 2407 establishes remote learning day regulations for Illinois schools, affecting how districts count distance learning toward required instructional time.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2407

Legislative bill overview

HB 2407 addresses remote learning days for Illinois schools, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative actions. Based on the bill title referencing "SCH CD-REMOTE LEARNING DAYS," the bill likely establishes parameters, permissions, or regulations governing how school districts can implement or count remote/distance learning instructional days toward their school year requirements.

Why is this important

Remote learning policies directly affect student instructional time, school district flexibility, teacher workload, and equity of access to education across different student populations. How states define and regulate remote learning days influences whether districts can use them for weather emergencies, professional development, or pandemic response, while potentially impacting students with limited internet access or home support systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Instructional equity: Questions about whether remote learning provides equivalent educational quality and access for all students, particularly those from low-income households without reliable internet or home learning environments
  • Accountability standards: Disagreement over whether remote days should count equally toward state-mandated instructional minutes and whether different standards should apply to different grade levels
  • District autonomy vs. state oversight: Tension between allowing local school districts flexibility to determine remote learning policies versus establishing uniform statewide standards and limitations

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

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