SB1740
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What this bill does
Amends the Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act to make a change concerning school maintenance project grants. Amends the Soybean Ink Act to make a change concerning school districts. Amends the School Code. Removes outdated provisions regarding social science learning standards and provisions regarding meeting minimum higher education preparation and admission requirements. Removes language providing that students who do not take the State's final accountability assessment or its approved alternate assessment may not receive a regular high school diploma unless the student is exempted from taking the State assessments. Prohibits a school board from discriminating against, punishing, or penalizing a student because the student's parents or guardians are unable to pay any required fees or fines for the loss of school property. Removes the requirement that all paper purchased by a board of education, public schools, and attendance centers for publication of student newspapers be recycled newsprint. Increases the age for when an individualized education program must include transition services. Removes the minimum hour requirements for training on concussions and on issues related to domestic and sexual violence. Removes the requirement that a police training academy job training program be open to all students and that participation be tracked. Creates the School Code Mandate Reduction Council. Makes changes concerning commemorative holidays. Renumbers and reorganizes the Course of Study Article and other provisions. Makes conforming and other changes in various Acts. Repeals various Sections of the School Code, the Voting by Minors Act, and the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. Effective immediately.
PASSED INTO LAW
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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 237 days ago
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Mary Edly-Allen
Moderate Influence (#16)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Mary Edly-Allen advance 4% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
28 witness slips filed
20 proponents / 5 opponents
16 organizations
Witness slips
28 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Miller Bellini | SMB Consulting | Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-04-30 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-04-23 |
| Michael Stevens | Illinois Association of School Boards | IASB | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-04-23 |
| Shannon Miller Bellini | SMB Consulting | Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-04-23 |
| Alison Maley | Illinois Principals Association | Illinois Principals Association | Proponent | Education | 2025-02-25 |
| Austin James Mink | Self | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-02-25 |
| Bridget Peach | ED-RED | ED-RED | Proponent | Education | 2025-02-25 |
| Emily Warnecke | Illinois Association of School Administrators | IASA | Proponent | Education | 2025-02-25 |
| Jen Figurelli | LEND SCOPE IHSDO | LEND SCOPE IHSDO | Proponent | Education | 2025-02-25 |
| Shannon Miller Bellini | SMB Consulting | Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education | Proponent | Education | 2025-02-25 |
| Alison Maley | Illinois Principals Association | Illinois Principals Association | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-27 |
| Jenni Purdue | J & J Legislative | Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Jennifer Ross | J and J Legislative, LLC | Lobbyist-Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Laura Nussle | Self | Self | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Mary Henninger | Private citizen | Private citizen | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Hector Rodriguez | Illinois State Board of Education | Illinois State Board of Education | No Position On Merits | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Kelly Turner | Illinois Federation of Teachers | IFT | No Position On Merits | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| Samantha White | Illinois State Board of Education | Illinois State Board of Education | No Position On Merits | Education Policy | 2025-05-07 |
| John Lowder | Lowder Governmental Solutions | Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-21 |
| Barb Cohen | Legal Council for Health Justice | Legal Council for Health Justice | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-15 |
| Alison Maley | Illinois Principals Association | Illinois Principals Association | Opponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-15 |
| Bridget Peach | ED-RED | ED-RED | Opponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-15 |
| Emily Warnecke | Illinois Association of School Administrators | IASA | Opponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-15 |
| Jen Figurelli | LEND SCOPE IHSDO | LEND SCOPE IHSDO | Opponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-15 |
| Michael Stevens | Illinois Association of School Boards | IASB | Opponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-15 |
| Crystal Mallory | IFT | IFT | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-27 |
| Kelly Turner | Illinois Federation of Teachers | IFT | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-21 |
| Unique Mickens | Illinois Education Association | IEA | Proponent | Education Policy | 2025-05-21 |
Roll-call votes
Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.
| Date | Chamber | Type | Description | Yea | Nay | Present | NV | Outcome | Margin | Deciding voters |
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| 2025-05-07 | H | Committee | Education Policy | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 12 | — |
| 2025-05-23 | H | Floor | Third Reading | 79 | 29 | 0 | 10 | Passed | 50 | — |
| S | Committee | Education | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 7 | — | |
| S | Floor | Third Reading | 55 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Passed | 55 | — |
Action History
100 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0391. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-05
Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Mary Edly-Allen Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-02-05
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-02-05
Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-02-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Meg Loughran Cappel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-18
Committee Assignment
Assigned toEducation Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-02-18
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Mary Edly-Allen
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-02-18
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-02-24
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Mary Edly-Allen
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-02-24
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-02-25
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEducation
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-02-25
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toEducation
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-02-25
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Linda Holmes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-25
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed -Education
[Amendment] Committee hearing postponed. Routine procedural action — does NOT mean the bill is dead. Sponsor may be gathering votes or negotiating amendments.
2025-02-25
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-02-26
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as AmendedEducation; 010-003-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-02-26
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 27, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-02-27
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage. Floor amendments can be offered here.
2025-02-27
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-03-12
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary bySen. Mary Edly-Allen
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-03-12
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-03-18
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers toEducation
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-03-19
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do AdoptEducation; 014-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-03
Floor Process
Recalled to Second Reading Rule 5-4(a)
Bill pulled back from Third Reading to Second Reading, usually to adopt a floor amendment. Common and not negative — sponsors often recall bills to incorporate negotiated changes.
2025-04-03
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Edly-Allen
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-03
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-09
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-09
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;055-000-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura Ellman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-09
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate bill arrives in the House after passing the Senate.
2025-04-09
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief House SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House sponsor assigned for a Senate bill — bill is being actively managed in the second chamber.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Kimberly A. Lightford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-09
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-04-09
Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-04-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-11
Cross-Chamber
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Michelle Mussman Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Alternate chief sponsor designated.
2025-04-17
Committee Assignment
Assigned toEducation Policy Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-04-21
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-04-25
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Katie Stuart Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-25
Other
Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toRep. Katie Stuart
Uncategorized action.
2025-04-25
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-02
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-02
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-05-06
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toEducation Policy Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-07
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inEducation Policy Committee; by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-07
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateEducation Policy Committee; 012-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-07
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-05-08
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-08
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-05-13
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-13
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-05-13
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toEducation Policy Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-14
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be AdoptedEducation Policy Committee; 011-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-14
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers toEducation Policy Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-15
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-15
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-05-16
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage on Short Debate calendar. Major milestone — bill has passed committee and is on the floor.
2025-05-16
Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill was ready for Second Reading but was paused/held by the sponsor. Usually indicates the sponsor is still negotiating amendments or gathering votes. NOT a negative signal — the sponsor controls the pace.
2025-05-20
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers toEducation Policy Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-21
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be AdoptedEducation Policy Committee; 008-004-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-23
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-23
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-23
Floor Process
Chair Rules placed on Standard debate. Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Rules Committee chair moves bill from Short Debate to Standard Debate, indicating it needs more floor discussion time.
2025-05-23
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Anthony DeLuca Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-23
Other
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed079-029-000
Uncategorized action.
2025-05-23
Amendment Actions
Mild −
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled
[Amendment] Bill tabled — temporarily set aside. In IL, tabling is less final than in Congress; bills can be brought back (Rule 7-11). But it's a negative signal when the bill itself (not an amendment) is tabled.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Matt Hanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Tracy Katz Muhl Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-26
Concurrence
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2, 4 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Bill placed on Secretary's Desk awaiting Senate concurrence vote on House amendments.
2025-05-26
Concurrence
Mild +
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2, 4 - May 27, 2025 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Concurrence vote scheduled on the calendar.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Mary Edly-Allen
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Mary Edly-Allen
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Mary Edly-Allen
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toEducation
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toEducation
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toEducation
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptEducation; 011-003-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptEducation; 011-003-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptEducation; 011-003-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs041-014-000
[Amendment] Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs041-014-000
[Amendment] Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Senate Concurs041-014-000
[Amendment] Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
Senate Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Napoleon Harris, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Steve Stadelman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-06-27
Governor Action
Positive
Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
Bill transmitted to the Governor for signature. Strong positive — bill has passed both chambers.
2025-08-15
Governor Action
Positive
Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
GOVERNOR SIGNED THE BILL. Bill is now law (pending effective date).
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date August 15, 2025 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0391 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Mary Edly-Allen Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Meg Loughran Cappel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-18 | Senate | Assigned toEducation Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-18 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Mary Edly-Allen | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-02-18 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-02-24 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Mary Edly-Allen | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-02-24 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-02-25 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEducation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-02-25 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toEducation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-02-25 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Linda Holmes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-25 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed -Education | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-02-25 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-02-26 | Senate | Do Pass as AmendedEducation; 010-003-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-02-26 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 27, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-02-27 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-02-27 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-12 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary bySen. Mary Edly-Allen | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-12 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers toEducation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-19 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do AdoptEducation; 014-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Recalled to Second Reading Rule 5-4(a) | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Edly-Allen | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;055-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura Ellman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Chief House SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Kimberly A. Lightford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Michelle Mussman Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-04-17 | House | Assigned toEducation Policy Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-21 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-25 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Katie Stuart Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-25 | House | Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toRep. Katie Stuart | Other | — |
| 2025-04-25 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-02 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-02 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-06 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toEducation Policy Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-07 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inEducation Policy Committee; by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-07 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateEducation Policy Committee; 012-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-07 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-08 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-08 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-13 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-13 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-13 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toEducation Policy Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-14 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be AdoptedEducation Policy Committee; 011-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-14 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers toEducation Policy Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-15 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-15 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-16 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-16 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-05-20 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers toEducation Policy Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-21 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be AdoptedEducation Policy Committee; 008-004-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Chair Rules placed on Standard debate. Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Anthony DeLuca Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed079-029-000 | Other | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled | Amendment Actions | Mild − |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Matt Hanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Tracy Katz Muhl Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-26 | Senate | Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2, 4 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | — |
| 2025-05-26 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2, 4 - May 27, 2025 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Mild + |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Mary Edly-Allen | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Mary Edly-Allen | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Mary Edly-Allen | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toEducation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toEducation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toEducation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptEducation; 011-003-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptEducation; 011-003-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptEducation; 011-003-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs041-014-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs041-014-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Senate Concurs041-014-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Senate Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Napoleon Harris, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Steve Stadelman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-06-27 | Senate | Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | Senate | Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | Senate | Effective Date August 15, 2025 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-08-15 | Senate | Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0391 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |