Elected School Board Proposal – Chicago Districting & Ethics Legislation
Proposal establishes 20 districts in 2024 election to maximize diversity
SPRINGFIELD – The :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} today introduced legislation outlining the electoral process for the new Chicago Elected School Board and establishing ethics requirements and conflict of interest provisions for members.
Under the attached proposal, 20 districts will be created for the 2024 election. Of those, 10 districts will be up for election in 2024, and 10 districts plus the Board Chair will be appointed by the mayor. A map showing elected and appointed districts is available below:
The public is encouraged to review the proposed district boundaries and provide feedback via email:
School board districts must comply with the Illinois Voting Rights Act, ensuring fair representation and protection of minority voting strength.
The draft map, demographic data, and shape files are available on the official website above.
“During public hearings, we heard concerns about ensuring the Board represents all of Chicago’s communities,” said :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} , Chair of the Special Committee on the Chicago Elected Representative School Board.
“These ethics provisions establish important guardrails for accountability,” said :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} , Vice-Chair of the Special Committee and sponsor of the legislation.
“These changes reflect insight from public hearings,” said :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} , Vice-Chair of the Special Committee.
The legislation also establishes ethics requirements and calls for the creation of a Black Student Achieve Committee within the Board.
Download: Elected School Board Organization and Election Process (PDF)
