Feb 19, 2026Board meeting
Illinois State Board of Education Meeting Minutes
The Board addressed various topics including public participation regarding accountability redesign and chronic absenteeism. Presentations were delivered on the expansion of Career and Technical Education programs and the development of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan. The Board conducted a closed session to discuss personnel, collective negotiation, and litigation matters. The consent agenda included the approval of multi-million dollar grants, the Electronic Grants Management System upgrades, the Spring 2026 Waiver Report, and the FY 2027 meeting calendar. Additionally, the Board elected a new Secretary and received updates on the state's accountability system, the Artificial Intelligence Task Force, and various member reports.