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Superintendent outlines state law changes that could affect district operations

Regional District 11 Board of Education · March 24, 2026

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Superintendent Andrew Skarzynski briefed the board on outcomes from the short legislative session, including provisions from Senate Bill 298 on civics education, reserve fund use, expulsion laws and active-shooter drill rules effective July 1, 2026.

Superintendent Andrew Skarzynski told the Regional District 11 Board that portions of the recent short legislative session will affect school operations beginning July 1, 2026.

Skarzynski identified several items from the session and from Senate Bill 298 specifically: provisions addressing Muslim studies, language on antisemitism in education, the creation or recognition of a Seal of Civics education, changes that allow non-lapsing reserve funds to be used for broader "educational umbrella" items, revisions to expulsion procedures, and statutory changes related to the conduct of active-shooter drills intended to increase safety in schools.

Skarzynski presented these items as information to the board; the record does not show board debate or votes on implementation during this meeting. The superintendent noted the effective date for the listed changes is July 1, 2026.