Illinois State Board of Education
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​​Provides policy development and agency planning based on data analysis, public reporting of performance in relation to legislative requirements and Board goals; Agency business planning and performance measures; gives special attention to school and district accreditation, state student assessments, school improvement and support for districts and schools in academic difficulty.​

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I get a copy of a bill pending in the Illinois General Assembly?

Illinois General Assembly Legislation or House Bill Room or Senate Bill Room.

How do I find out the Status of a bill in the Illinois General Assembly?

Illinois General Assembly Legislation or Legislative Information System.

How do I get a copy of a new state law?

Illinois General Assembly Public Acts or Secretary of State's Index Department.

How do I find out the names of my state legislators?

Follow the link below to the Illinois State Board of Elections site and utilize the "Search by Address" function.

How do I contact my state legislators to express my opinion on a bill pending before the Illinois General Assembly?

Refer to the Illinois General Assembly websites below for information:

How do I apply for an Illinois legislative scholarship?

On July 11, 2012, the governor signed legislation abolishing the General Assembly scholarship program in Illinois. Public Act 97-0772 can be viewed at Public Act 97-0772 PDF PDF Document. Previously, Illinois law provided for each member of the General Assembly to annually nominate two persons of school age and otherwise eligible, from his district to receive a certificate of scholarship in any state-supported university designated by the member. For questions, contact the Illinois State Board of Education’s Communications Department at 217-782-4648.​

Public Act Summaries - Education Related Bills

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