CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 4527

An Act Concerning: Education

Requires charter schools to comply with all federal and state special education and

English language learner laws.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

Bill No.: HB 4591

An Act Concerning: Education

Establishes a "fee follows the student" approach regarding charter schools and school

districts.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

Bill No.: HB 6060

An Act Concerning: Appropriations

Makes supplemental appropriations to various state agencies.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

Bill No.: SB 1922

An Act Concerning: Public employee benefits

Reforms the Chicago Municipal and Chicago Labor Pensions Funds.

Action: Signed and accompanied by signing statement.*

Effective: Immediately. Major components take effect Jan. 1, 2015.

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