| Title | Instructional Mandates Task Force |
|---|---|
| Function | The Task Force shall explore and examine all instructional mandates governing the public schools of this State that currently exist and shall make recommendations concerning, but not limited to, the propriety of all existing mandates, the imposition of future mandates, and waivers of instructional mandates. The Task Force shall ensure that its recommendations include specifics as to the necessary funding to carry out identified responsibilities. The Task Force shall submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before July 1, 2011. The Task Force may submit other reports as it deems appropriate. The Task Force is abolished on July 2, 2011, and this Section is repealed on July 1, 2012. |
| Term | Members appointed by the legislative leaders shall be appointed for the duration of the Task Force. |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Compensation | Members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed by the State Board of Education for expenses in connection with their participation, including travel, if funds are available. |
| Composition |
The Task Force shall consist of the following voting members: (1) One member appointed by the Governor, who shall serve as chairperson of the Task Force. (2) One member appointed by the President of the Senate. (3) One member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate. (4) One member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (5) One member appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. (6) One member appointed by the State Superintendent of Education. (7) One district superintendent from a rural district appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of an organization representing school administrators. (8) One district superintendent from a suburban school district appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of an organization representing school administrators. (9) One district superintendent from a urban school district appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of an organization representing school administrators. (10) One school principal appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of an association representing school principals. (11) One member appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of an association representing special education administrators. (12) One member appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of an association representing school boards. (13) One member appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Chicago Board of Education. (14) One member appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of an organization representing teachers. (15) One member appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of a different organization representing teachers. (16) One member appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of an organization representing parents and teachers. |
| Authority | 105 ILCS 5/27 |
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Name (Last, First) |
Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roloff, Dr. Anne | 08/02/2010 | Speaker of the House | Member | Cook |