Illinois § 7-02
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-02.
Limitations. The provisions of this Article providing for the change in school district boundaries by detachment, annexation, division or dissolution, or by any combination of those methods, are subject to the provisions of this Section. Whenever due to fire, explosion, tornado or any Act of God the school buildings or one or more of the principal school buildings comprising an attendance center within a school district are destroyed or substantially destroyed and rendered unfit for school purposes, the provisions of this Article shall not be available to permit a division of that district, or a dissolution, detachment or annexation of any part thereof, or any combination of such results during a period from the date of such destruction or substantial destruction until 30 days after the second regular election of board members following such destruction or substantial destruction. Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit the combining of the entire district with another entire district or with other entire districts during such period pursuant to the provisions of Article 11E. (Source: P.A. 94-1019, eff. 7-10-06.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 7-02
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-02 cover?
Section 7-02 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 § 7-02?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 7-02 apply to my situation?
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