Illinois Code § 17-2.5

Illinois Code § 17-2.5. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 17-2.5.

Tax for tort immunity. The school board of any district may by proper resolution levy an annual tax upon the value of the taxable property within its territory as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue at a rate that will produce a sum sufficient (i) to pay the cost of settlements or judgments under Section 9-102 of the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act, (ii) to pay the cost of settlements or judgments under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 and the Environmental Protection Act, but only until December 31, 2010, (iii) to pay the costs of protecting itself or its employees against liability, property damage or loss, including all costs and reserves of being a member of an insurance pool, under Section 9-103 of the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act, (iv) to pay the costs of and principal and interest on bonds issued under Section 9-105 of the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act, (v) to pay tort judgments or settlements under Section 9-104 of the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act to the extent necessary to discharge such obligations, and (vi) to pay the cost of risk care management programs in accordance with Section 9-107 of the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act. (Source: P.A. 95-244, eff. 8-17-07.)

Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17-2.5
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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