The bill, as it was introduced in the House by Rep. Gregory Harris (D-13) on Feb. 22, "makes appropriations for the Illinois State Board of Education and teacher retirement contributions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, as follows: General Funds $13,517,053,747; Other State Funds $73,703,700; Federal Funds $3,622,603,300; Total $17,213,360,747," according to the General Assembly website.
The following house representative also co-sponsored the bill: Rita Mayfield (D-60).
The table below shows a history of actions for this bill through March 5.
Actions
Date
Chamber
Action
March 5
House
Assigned to Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
Feb. 26
House
Referred to Rules Committee
Feb. 26
House
First Reading
Feb. 22
House
Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Feb. 22
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Gregory Harris