SB 2354 Illinois Senate · 103rd Regular Session

SCIENCE IN ELE SCH TASK FORCE

Summary
Creates the Redefining Science in Elementary Schools Task Force Act. Sets forth the members of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall identify age-appropriate education for anatomy, physiology, and nutrition for each grade K-8. Provides that the Task Force shall use this knowledge to craft anatomy, physiology, and nutrition curriculum that allows students to learn about the human body. Provides that the curriculum shall be primarily focused on empowering students with the knowledge to adequately understand their own body and care for their own health and well-being throughout their lives. Provides that members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall meet a minimum of 6 times, starting on August 1, 2023. Provides that by December 15, 2024, the Task Force shall produce a report for recommendations on grade K-8 anatomy, physiology, and nutrition and submit the report to the Governor, State Board of Education, and the General Assembly. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
House Passage
May 2023
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2023 Last action Jun 26, 2023
Floor votes · House May 11, 2023

How they voted

1060
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 116
May 11, 2023
D Democratic76
72 Yea 4
94% Yea
R Republican40
34 Yea 6
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
45
Key actions
9
Committee
14
Amendments
11
Jun 26, 2023
Committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
lower
May 16, 2023
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 008-005-000
lower
May 16, 2023
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Education
lower
May 16, 2023
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
lower
May 15, 2023
Introduced
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 16, 2023
lower
May 15, 2023
Introduced
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
lower
May 11, 2023
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000
lower
May 11, 2023
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
lower
May 11, 2023
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
lower
May 10, 2023
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 10, 2023
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh
lower
Apr 26, 2023
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 014-000-000
lower
Apr 18, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
lower
Apr 11, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 31, 2023
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
Mar 30, 2023
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
lower
Mar 29, 2023
Lower · Passed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Ventura
lower
Mar 29, 2023
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 013-000-000
lower
Mar 28, 2023
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Education
lower
Mar 24, 2023
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
lower
Mar 24, 2023
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
lower
Mar 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
Do Pass as Amended Education; 011-000-000
lower
Mar 7, 2023
Lower · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Education
lower
Mar 7, 2023
Lower · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
lower
Mar 3, 2023
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
lower
Mar 3, 2023
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
lower
Feb 28, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Education
lower
Feb 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
2 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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