Education advocates in Illinois are advocating for a change in state law to permit Chicago school board members to receive compensation to encourage representation from teachers and parents from low-income backgrounds. Currently, state law prohibits payment for school board members, although they can be reimbursed for job-related expenses. A bill introduced in the state senate seeks to change this by allowing compensation for Chicago Board of Education members. The upcoming first school board elections in Chicago, scheduled for November, have spurred discussions on this issue. Advocates stress that compensation could make serving on the school board more accessible to a wider range of individuals.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2024/04/01/should-chicago-school-board-members-be-paid
