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HB 5778 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

FOIA-STUDENT COMMS

Summary
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from inspection and copying under the Act written communication and attachments that pertain to a current or former student and that were sent between an educational institution and the student or between an educational institution and the student's parent or guardian, except if the Illinois School Student Records Act or the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act applies.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student privacy by exempting communications from FOIA, safeguarding sensitive educational records and parent-student interactions.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects student data privacy by exempting educational communications from FOIA inspection, aligning with privacy protection indicators.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 15, 2026 Last action May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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Referred to Rules Committee
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