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HB 5229 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

SCH CD-BLOCKED WEBSITE-APPEAL

Summary
Amends the School Code. For websites that are blocked from being accessed by a student on a school-issued electronic device, requires each school board to develop an appeal process by which a student, at the request of the student's parent or guardian, may access a blocked website if the website is reasonably related to the student's education or pursuit of work opportunities during or after high school.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires school boards to create appeal processes for educational website access, expanding student access to learning resources during and after high school.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires school boards to create appeal processes for educational website access, directly expanding internet access for students' educational needs.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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Jaime Andrade
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