Education

passed · Illinois · House Jun 2, 2025

HB 1838: SCH CD-SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS

Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board of a school district with 275,000 students or more shall prohibit any school of the district that has selective admission requirements from requiring a student in a pre-kindergarten program of the district to take a standardized test in order to be admitted to that school. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves standardized test requirement for pre-K admission to selective schools, expanding access without barriers for young students in K-12 education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed both · Illinois · Senate May 31, 2025

SJR 13: LIBRARY ACCESS TASK FORCE

Creates the University Library & Professional Librarian Access & Transparency Task Force to examine the current state of libraries and professional librarianship on Illinois public university campuses and present a recommendation to the General Assembly to ensure that public academic libraries and the educational services provided by professional librarian faculty remains a viable and healthy benefit to Illinois students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates task force to examine and recommend preserving university library services and professional librarian roles, directly protecting educational resources for students.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Illinois · House May 31, 2025

HR 247: FIRST ROBOTICS DAY

Declares the third Friday in March 2025 and March 2026 as FIRST Robotics Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes the continuing importance of the National Science Foundation's math and science education programs and encourages local school districts and other educational agencies to fund afterschool robotics programs. Encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about robotics and engage them about the study of mathematics and science.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill encourages schools to fund robotics programs and recognize STEM education, directly advancing student engagement in math/science curricula through afterschool activities.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEncourages school funding for robotics programs and STEM education, directly promoting technology-focused learning initiatives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Illinois · House May 30, 2025

HJR 39: SUPPORT-AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS

Reaffirms commitment to upholding the health, dignity, and civil rights of all people with disabilities, including Autistic individuals across the spectrum of strengths, needs, and identities. Recognizes and honors the rightful presence, contributions, and leadership of neurodivergent individuals in inclusive schools, workplaces, and communities throughout every stage of life.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly recognizes neurodivergent individuals' presence in inclusive schools, advancing educational access for autistic students through civil rights affirmation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Illinois · House May 27, 2025

HJR 29: ISBE-GIFTED LEARNERS

Directs the Professional Review Panel and the Illinois State Board of Education to conduct the analysis and financial modeling required to evaluate the implications of including other categories of advanced learners in addition to gifted as adequacy factors beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects analysis to expand gifted learner categories, supporting broader educational access for advanced students through potential policy adjustments.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 23, 2025

HB 1869: SCH CD-SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

Amends the Regional Superintendent of Schools Article of the School Code. Allows the State Superintendent of Education to designate a regional office of education or intermediate service center as a learning partner in any iteration of the statewide system of support so that services are provided to schools that are identified for school improvement under (i) the accountability system and (ii) the definition for Targeted, Comprehensive, or Intensive. Provides that the status of learning partner may be revoked at the State Superintendent's sole discretion. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDesignates regional offices as learning partners to provide support services to schools under improvement, strengthening systemic support for struggling schools.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 3376: SCH CD-SPECIAL ED-IEP-GUIDANCE

Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to provide regulatory guidance to relevant stakeholders regarding individualized education program evaluations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires State Board guidance on IEP evaluations, strengthening special education compliance and support for students with disabilities within K-12 education framework.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 1926: SCHOOLS-WORK ETHIC INSTRUCTION

Amends the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act. In provisions concerning postsecondary and career expectations, provides that, beginning in grade 6, students should be introduced to the importance of developing and applying a work ethic in a variety of contexts; sets forth what this introduction may include.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates work ethic instruction in K-12 curriculum starting grade 6, enhancing educational content per bill summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 2903: USE/OCC TX-COMMON SCHOOL

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, of the remainder of the moneys received under the Acts after certain deposits have been made, 75% shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund and 25% shall be deposited into the Common School Fund (currently, 75% shall be paid into the State Treasury and 25% shall be reserved in a special account and used only for the transfer to the Common School Fund as part of a specified monthly transfer). Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedirects 25% of tax revenue directly to Common School Fund, ensuring dedicated K-12 school funding without prior special account hold.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 2747: LIBRARY SYSTEMS-STATE GRANTS

Amends the Illinois Library System Act. In provisions concerning State grants, provides that the grants shall include, among other things, planning and construction grants to library systems and public libraries that are members of a library system (rather than planning and construction grants to public libraries and library systems) and grants to improve or enhance security of libraries.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides state grants for library systems and security enhancements, directly supporting educational access and infrastructure through public library resources used by students and educators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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