Amends the School Code. Requires every public elementary and high school to include in its curriculum the study of the contributions made by Latin Americans to the economic, cultural, social, and political development of the United States. Provides that the regional superintendent of schools shall monitor a school district's compliance with the requirement during the regional superintendent's annual compliance visit and make recommendations for improvement. Provides that the failure by a school district or school to comply with the requirement shall result in a written warning for the first offense, and if the school district or school continues to fail to comply with the requirements, the school district or school shall face disciplinary action at the discretion of the regional superintendent. Requires the State Superintendent of Education to prepare and make available to all school boards instructional materials and professional development opportunities that may be used as guidelines for the development of a Latin American unit of study. Effective August 1, 2026.
HB 959 makes a technical change to the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Specifically, it amends a section concerning the short title of an existing law, likely to correct or clarify its official reference.
Amends the Civic Center Code. Provides that all contracts for the sale of property of the value of more than the small purchase maximum under the Illinois Procurement Code (rather than $10,000) shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder, after advertising for bids. Provides that all construction contracts and contracts for supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense thereof will exceed the small purchase maximum under the Illinois Procurement Code (rather than $10,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, after advertising for bids, except in specified circumstances. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
This bill nominates Christelle Khalaf to serve as a member of the Employment Security Advisory Board. If enacted, it would appoint her to fill a vacancy on the board, which advises the state on employment security programs. The board supports workers and employers by reviewing policies related to unemployment benefits and workforce development. This is a procedural appointment with no direct policy changes beyond filling a board position.
This bill nominates Patricia A. Schuh for appointment as a Commissioner of the Executive Ethics Commission. It directly affects the commission's composition by proposing a specific individual for a vacant position. The bill serves as a formal nomination request to the appointing authority, with no substantive policy changes or mechanisms beyond the appointment itself. As a procedural measure, it does not alter existing ethics laws or regulations.
Bill AM 1040218 proposes the appointment of Cassandra Louise Hill. She is nominated to serve as a Member of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.
Bill AM 1040209 nominates Christopher Earl Swims to be a Member of the Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes. This bill is a procedural measure to appoint an individual to a state commission.
This bill nominates Alison V. Hill to become a member of the Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes. If confirmed, Ms. Hill would join the commission, which is responsible for addressing issues related to discrimination and hate crimes.
This bill nominates Shobha Lakshmi Mahadev to serve as a Member of the Illinois Torture and Relief Commission.
This bill nominates Juan Carlos Lopez for appointment to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Board. It directly affects the board's composition by proposing a specific individual for a membership position. The bill is purely procedural, requiring legislative approval for the appointment but not changing any policy or law.
Bill AM 1040193 nominates Megan Bates to serve as a Member of the Employment Security Advisory Board.
Bill AM 1040214 is a procedural bill that nominates Cynthia Ervin to become a Member of the Executive Ethics Commission. This action proposes an appointment to fill a position on the commission.
