Illinois § 33-2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 33-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-2.
Eligibility. To be eligible for election to the board, a person shall be a citizen of the United States, shall have been a resident of the district for at least one year immediately preceding his or her election, and shall not be a child sex offender as defined in Section 11-9.3 of the Criminal Code of 2012. Permanent removal from the district by any member constitutes a resignation from and creates a vacancy in the board. Board members shall serve without compensation. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in any special charter, petitions nominating candidates for the board of education shall be signed by at least 200 voters of the district; and the polls, whether they be located within a city lying in the district or outside of a city, shall remain open during the hours specified in the Election Code. (Source: P.A. 97-1150, eff. 1-25-13.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 33-2
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 33-2 cover?
Section 33-2 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 33-2?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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