Illinois · Senate Bill 1787 · 103rd General Assembly

SCH CD-RURAL ED ADVIS COUNCIL

SB 1787 Sponsored by David Koehler Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 9, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 9, 2023
  3. Passed the Senate Mar 23, 2023
  4. Passed the House May 9, 2023
  5. To the governor Jun 16, 2023
  6. Became law Aug 4, 2023

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the School Code to create the Rural Education Advisory Council. Provides that the purpose of the council is to exchange thoughtful dialogue concerning the needs, challenges, and opportunities of rural districts and to provide policy recommendations to the State. Sets forth the functions and membership of the council. Contains provisions concerning expenses, meetings, and administrative support.

Every action

68 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 60 earlier steps
  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Education · Senate Education
  5. CommitteeDo Pass Education; 012-000-000 · Senate Education
  6. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 9, 2023
  7. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  8. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
  9. SenateSecond Reading
  10. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023
  11. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
  12. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  13. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  14. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
  15. HouseArrived in House
  16. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
  17. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
  18. HouseFirst Reading
  19. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  20. CommitteeAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  21. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  22. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  23. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
  24. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
  25. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
  26. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
  27. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
  28. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason Bunting
  29. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
  30. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis
  31. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
  32. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
  33. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  34. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik
  35. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  36. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  37. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  38. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  39. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  40. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  41. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
  42. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  43. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  44. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
  45. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
  46. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  47. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  48. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  49. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
  50. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
  51. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000
  52. SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  53. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 11, 2023
  54. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. David Koehler
  55. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  56. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Education · Senate Assignments
  57. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 012-000-000 · Senate Education
  58. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
  59. SenateSenate Concurs
  60. SenatePassed Both Houses
  1. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
  2. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
  3. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  4. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date January 1, 2024
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0497

Roll calls

7 recorded votes: 3 on the floor, 4 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 58–0
Mar 23, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 58 No 0 Not voting 1
Democrats: 39 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 58

Not voting · 1

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 113–0
May 9, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 113 No 0 Not voting 5
Democrats: 76 yes, 0 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 113

Excused · 5

House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Concurrence · Full Senate

Passed 57–0
May 19, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 57 No 0 Not voting 2
Democrats: 38 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 57

Not voting · 2

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 7, 2023 Senate Education Education - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 12

Not voting · 2

 12–0
Apr 19, 2023 House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 9

 Passed 9–0
May 3, 2023 House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 9

 Passed 9–0
May 16, 2023 Senate Education House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Education - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 12

Not voting · 2

 Passed 12–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 31 cosponsors: 16 Democrats, 15 Republicans.

All 31 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.