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HR 247 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

FIRST ROBOTICS DAY

Summary
Declares the third Friday in March 2025 and March 2026 as FIRST Robotics Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes the continuing importance of the National Science Foundation's math and science education programs and encourages local school districts and other educational agencies to fund afterschool robotics programs. Encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about robotics and engage them about the study of mathematics and science.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill encourages schools to fund robotics programs and recognize STEM education, directly advancing student engagement in math/science curricula through afterschool activities.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEncourages school funding for robotics programs and STEM education, directly promoting technology-focused learning initiatives.85% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Last action May 31, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 011-000-000
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Stephanie Kifowit
DDemocratic
IL
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