Senate Bill 16 (SB16), the legislation that is proposed to change the school funding formula, is scheduled for a House Committee hearing on Tuesday, November 18, at 3 p.m. in the Capitol. You can review how this bill, as written, would negatively impact our district at SB16 Information
In addition to providing an opportunity for interested persons to testify either in favor of or against a proposed bill in person, the General Assembly also provides an opportunity for testimony to be submitted by people who are unable to attend a hearing.
If you are interested in making sure your opinion is part of the official record for SB16, here are the steps for submitting written testimony:
1. Go to www.ilga.gov
2. Scroll down the page and click on "GA Dashboard" (red text under Reports & Inquiry)
3. Click on "Register" on the left side and fill in your information (registration is recommended, but not required)
4. Click on "House," "Committee Hearings," and then on the "Month" tab
5. Click on the piece of paper icon to the right of the listed hearing "11/18/14, Appropriations- Elementary & Secondary Education Committee"
6. Click on "Create Witness Slip"
7. Fill out the form
8. In the Position section, click "Opponent" if you oppose SB16
9. Under "Testimony" you can have your written comments supplied to all committee members. This is optional. If you prefer, you can fax your written statement to 217-557-2165 or mail it to Illinois State House, Room 426, 401 S. Second Street, Springfield, IL 62706. Make sure that your written testimony is clearly marked at the top of the page: SB16 Testimony, and your name.
10. Fill in verification code
11. Click the box to accept the terms
12. Click "Submit"
If registered, you can go back and adjust your witness slip. If you do not register, you may not change your witness slip once it is submitted.
If you have additional questions about the process, please visit the FAQ.![]()
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In addition to providing an opportunity for interested persons to testify either in favor of or against a proposed bill in person, the General Assembly also provides an opportunity for testimony to be submitted by people who are unable to attend a hearing.
If you are interested in making sure your opinion is part of the official record for SB16, here are the steps for submitting written testimony:
1. Go to www.ilga.gov
2. Scroll down the page and click on "GA Dashboard" (red text under Reports & Inquiry)
3. Click on "Register" on the left side and fill in your information (registration is recommended, but not required)
4. Click on "House," "Committee Hearings," and then on the "Month" tab
5. Click on the piece of paper icon to the right of the listed hearing "11/18/14, Appropriations- Elementary & Secondary Education Committee"
6. Click on "Create Witness Slip"
7. Fill out the form
8. In the Position section, click "Opponent" if you oppose SB16
9. Under "Testimony" you can have your written comments supplied to all committee members. This is optional. If you prefer, you can fax your written statement to 217-557-2165 or mail it to Illinois State House, Room 426, 401 S. Second Street, Springfield, IL 62706. Make sure that your written testimony is clearly marked at the top of the page: SB16 Testimony, and your name.
10. Fill in verification code
11. Click the box to accept the terms
12. Click "Submit"
If registered, you can go back and adjust your witness slip. If you do not register, you may not change your witness slip once it is submitted.
If you have additional questions about the process, please visit the FAQ.