SCH CD-HIGH SCHOOL START TIME
HB 2951 amends the School Code to prohibit public high schools from starting classes before 8:45 a.m. This bill directly affects all public high schools in the state, requiring them to adjust morning schedules to begin at 8:45 a.m. or later. The key provision establishes a fixed minimum start time with no exceptions for early classes. Private high schools and other educational programs are not subject to this requirement.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2025
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Total actions
6
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Committee
3
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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