Education (K-12 Education)

introduced · Illinois · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 5809: STUDENT CARDIAC SAFETY ACT

The Student Cardiac Safety Act requires qualified health care professionals to include a cardiovascular prescreening in physical examinations for student athletes in grades kindergarten through 12 starting in the 2027-2028 school year. This requirement will expand to all students during their annual well-child visits beginning in the 2028-2029 school year. The prescreening involves collecting personal and family medical history data along with a focused physical exam, and any positive findings must result in a referral to a cardiologist for further evaluation. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Public Health publish annual reports on screening outcomes and distribute educational materials about heart disease risks to families and schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates cardiovascular prescreenings for K-12 students to enhance health safety and access to medical care within the school system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates cardiovascular prescreenings for students by health professionals, expanding preventive healthcare access and protecting student health.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health Public Health

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introduced · Illinois · House Aug 25, 2026

HB 5808: STUDENT ATHLETE-TRANSFER RULES

Illinois House Bill 5808 amends state law to require interscholastic athletic associations to allow high school student-athletes in grades 9 through 12 to transfer schools and maintain full athletic eligibility, provided that both the sending and receiving principals submit written consent. This consent must confirm that staff at the new school did not recruit or improperly influence the student's decision to move. The bill prevents athletic associations from restricting a transferring student's eligibility based on their reason for changing schools, although students who transfer after a season has already begun are barred from participating in that specific sport for the rest of the year. Additionally, any existing ineligibility penalties imposed by the previous school must be enforced at the new school for the remaining duration of the penalty or 365 days, whichever is shorter.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by allowing high school students to transfer schools while maintaining athletic eligibility, removing administrative barriers.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Illinois · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SR 819: CONGRATS-LAZARO LOPEZ, ED.D.

Congratulates Lazaro Lopez, Ed.D. on the conclusion of his distinguished career with High School District 214, marked by his dedicated service to public education and the State of Illinois. Thanks him for helping shape the futures of thousands of students while strengthening pathways to the middle class.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly honors a superintendent for strengthening pathways to the middle class and serving public education, indicating a supportive stance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Illinois · House May 30, 2026

HR 962: CONGRATS-BEETHOVEN ELEMENTARY

This bill is a House resolution that formally congratulates the Beethoven Elementary School Class of 2026 on their graduation. It recognizes the students' academic achievements and expresses good wishes for their future success. The resolution also directs that a copy of the document be given to the school as a symbol of appreciation. This measure is ceremonial and does not create any new laws or policy changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill offers ceremonial recognition and appreciation to students, symbolically supporting their achievements without policy changes.50% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Illinois · House May 5, 2026

HR 840: CONGRATS-JOANNA GOLDBERG

This bill is a House Resolution that formally congratulates Joanna Goldberg, a teacher at Sherlock Elementary School in Cicero, for being named to the Extraordinary Educators Class of 2026 by Curriculum Associates. The resolution highlights her 17 years of teaching experience and her students' academic achievements, such as meeting MAP goals in 2024, as reasons for the honor. It also states that a copy of the resolution will be presented to her as a symbol of respect and esteem.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a teacher and recognizes student academic achievements, explicitly supporting educators and the teaching profession.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Teachers

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SR 752: SCHOOL START TIMES

Encourages all public school districts serving grades 6 through 12 to develop a plan to adopt school start times that reflect the biological sleep needs of adolescents.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates later start times to align with adolescent biological sleep needs, directly supporting student health and educational access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety School Transportation

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 799: COMMEND-KEN HENDRIKSEN

This bill is a House Resolution that formally commends Dr. Ken Hendriksen for his long career in education. It recognizes his leadership roles at various schools and his work improving facilities and fundraising at St. Teresa High School in Decatur. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Illinois House of Representatives.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill formally commends an educator for improving facilities and fundraising, explicitly recognizing positive contributions to the education sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SR 610: PD365/ISBE-ARTIFICIAL INTEL

Supports the principles put forth by Illinois ASCD/PD365 regarding the ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence in K-12 classrooms. Urges the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), in collaboration with school districts, educators, technology experts, and stakeholder organizations, to develop statewide guidelines for the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence in education, including protections for student data, expectations for algorithmic transparency, monitoring for bias, and the incorporation of digital and AI literacy into Illinois curricula to ensure students can thoughtfully and ethically engage with emerging technologies. Encourages investment in educator professional development and equitable access to technology, including broadband infrastructure, one-to-one devices, and AI-enabled tools to ensure that all Illinois educators and students are prepared to use artificial intelligence responsibly, effectively, and fairly across all schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationUrges ISBE to develop ethical AI guidelines for K-12 classrooms, including student data protections and algorithmic transparency, advancing responsible tech integration in education.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly urges guidelines with student data protections and algorithmic transparency for ethical AI use in education, aligning with data privacy and responsible tech governance indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers Artificial Intelligence Broadband Access

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4928: SCH CD-REQUIRE CAREER/TECH ED

Amends the School Code. Requires students in the public schools in grades 6 through 12 to receive instruction in career and technical education, which may be satisfied by attending a field trip to a local career and technical education training center. Allows a school board to include the required instruction in the courses of study regularly taught in the public schools, provided that the instruction is given each year to all pupils in grades 6 through 12. Provides that each school board shall determine the minimum amount of instructional time required.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates career/technical education instruction for all grades 6-12, expanding curriculum requirements and student program access without funding restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum K-12 Education

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signed · Illinois · Senate Jul 31, 2026

SB 3361: SCH CD-RELIGIOUS HAIRSTYLES

Amends the School Code. Provides that when registering or seeking recognition status with the State Board of Education, a nonpublic elementary or secondary school shall include assurances that the school will not prohibit religious hairstyles, hair-related religious practices, or facial hair worn in accordance with a student's or employee's sincerely held religious beliefs, observance, or practice. Provides that a school uniform or dress code policy adopted by a school board or local school council may not include or apply to religious hairstyles, hair-related religious practices, or facial hair worn in accordance with a student's sincerely held religious beliefs, observance, or practice. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects religious expression in school dress codes, ensuring nonpublic schools don't prohibit religious hairstyles/practices, advancing educational access and non-discrimination.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects employees' religious expression in workplace dress codes per bill's requirement to not prohibit religious hairstyles for employees.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education