SCH CD-HIGH SCHOOL START TIME
HB 4811 prohibits all Illinois public high schools from starting classes before 8:30 a.m. This law directly affects every public high school in the state by requiring a minimum start time. The bill amends the School Code to establish this specific time requirement, replacing any existing earlier start times. It creates a concrete policy change with no exceptions specified in the current text. The law applies uniformly to all public high schools under Illinois education regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Mar 27, 2026
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5
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Committee
3
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
LJ
Lilian Jiménez
DDemocratic
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