Summary of Approved Waivers and Modifications: Cumulative Report

              Illinois State Board of Education
100 North First Street • Springfield, Illinois 62777-0001 www.isbe.net
Ronald J. Gidwitz Ernest R. Wish
Chairman State Superintendent of Education
and Chief Executive Officer
January 31, 2002
TO: The Honorable James "Pate" Philip, Senate President
The Honorable Emil Jones, Senate Democratic Leader
The Honorable Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the House
The Honorable Lee Daniels, House Republican Leader
FROM: Ernest R. Wish
State Superintendent of Education
and Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Summary of Approved Waivers and Modifications: A Cumulative Report
Enclosed are copies of the report on approved waivers and modifications as required by 105 ILCS 5/2-3.25g. The report contains all waivers and modifications approved either by the General Assembly or the Illinois State Board of Education, listing each by topic area and providing the number and percentage of school districts for which the waiver or modification has been granted. In addition, the report contains recommendations for changes in law for certain requested waivers or modifications that have been approved.
If you have questions or comments, please contact Connie J. Wise, Division Administrator, Research Division, at 217-782-3950.
cc: The Honorable George H. Ryan, Governor
Tony Rossi, Clerk of the House
Jim Harry, Secretary of the Senate
Legislative Research Unit
State Government Report Center