Illinois Approves Hybrid Elected School Board for Chicago

Governor J.B. Pritzker is set to sign legislation that introduces a hybrid elected school board for Chicago, marking a significant shift in the city's educational governance.

• The Illinois House and Senate have passed a bill to establish a hybrid elected school board for Chicago, with half of the members elected and the other half appointed.
• Governor J.B. Pritzker has expressed support for the bill, which aims to make Chicago Public Schools more representative of the community.
• The first election under this new system is scheduled for November, with 10 of the 20-member board to be elected by voters.
• The legislation also sets out a transition to a fully elected board by 2026, with all members to be elected from districts.
• Concerns have been raised about the influence of the Chicago Teachers Union and the potential impact on selective enrollment schools.

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