Education

signed · Illinois · House Aug 1, 2025

HB 1366: SCH CD-SPEC ED-PARENTAL NOTICE

Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that a school shall provide written notice to the parents or guardian of a child with disabilities that the parents or guardian have the right to have an individualized education program (IEP) advocate present at any meeting regarding the child's current or prospective individualized education program and that the parents or guardian have the right to ask for an IEP facilitator for the child's IEP. Provides that the school may provide the written notification as a part of other provided documentation, including, but not limited to, admission and enrollment documents.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates schools to notify parents of rights to IEP advocates/facilitators, enhancing parental access and involvement in special education processes for students with disabilities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

passed · Illinois · House Jul 10, 2025

HB 1237: SCH CD-PROHIBIT NATIVE AM NAME

Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board shall prohibit a school from using a native name, logo, or mascot; defines "native name, logo, or mascot". However, provides that a school may continue to use uniforms or other materials bearing a native name, logo, or mascot that were purchased on or before the effective date of the amendatory Act until September 1, 2028 if specified requirements are met.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly prohibits schools from using native names/logos/mascots, restricting school identity policies under Education topic95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 143: $EDUC LABOR REL BD-TECH

Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund to fund Educational Labor Relations Board's FY26 expenses, directly advancing budget allocation for state program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $2 to fund Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, supporting educational labor relations and teachers' operations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 119: $EIU-TECH

House Bill 119 appropriates funds from the state's General Revenue Fund to Eastern Illinois University. Specifically, it allocates $2 to cover the university's general operating expenses for fiscal year 2026. This bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2 to EIU for operating expenses, directly funding higher education institutions per bill's purpose.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 88: $CSU-TECH

HB 88 appropriates two dollars from the General Revenue Fund to Chicago State University. This funding is designated for the university's ordinary and contingent expenses during Fiscal Year 2026. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds to Chicago State University for operational expenses, directly funding a public institution as part of budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2 from General Revenue to Chicago State University for FY2026 operational expenses, directly funding higher education institutions as per topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed both · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 2521: SCH CD-CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK

Amends the School Code. Includes game officials in provisions requiring applicants for employment with a school district to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history records check and check of the Statewide Sex Offender Database and Statewide Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Database.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates criminal history checks for school employees (including game officials) to protect student safety, a protective measure for education.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 84: $BD HIGHER ED-TECH

HB 84 appropriates $2 from the state's General Revenue Fund to the Board of Higher Education. This funding is designated for the Board's ordinary and contingent expenses for fiscal year 2026, becoming effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund to Higher Education Board for FY2026 expenses, directly funding public education through state budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2 to Board of Higher Education for FY2026 expenses, directly funding higher education operations per bill summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 171: $NIU-TECH

HB 171 proposes to appropriate $2 from the state's General Revenue Fund to Northern Illinois University (NIU). This funding is designated to cover NIU's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2 from state General Revenue Fund to fund NIU's operational expenses, directly supporting public university budgeting within fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2 state funds to NIU for operational expenses, directly supporting higher education funding as defined in the topic.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HR 291: CHILD VACCINATIONS-SUPPORT

Urges the implementation of interventions to support vaccine uptake and reduce disparities in vaccine coverage among children. Urges the Illinois Department of Health, the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to work with pediatricians, clinicians, families, and other stakeholders to ensure infants and children are vaccinated on time and students begin school fully vaccinated. Urges the Illinois Department of Health, the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to continue to invest in immunization initiatives and infrastructure to ensure timely reporting of vaccine coverage to ensure children are protected from vaccine-preventable illness in public and private schools, child care facilities, and pre-kindergarten programs and beyond.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires school vaccination compliance via State Board of Education, directly supporting educational access by ensuring students meet health requirements for attendance.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly urges state departments to implement interventions supporting vaccine uptake and reduce disparities, directly advancing public health initiatives and improving access to childhood vaccinations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 133: $GSU-TECH

House Bill 133 proposes to appropriate $2 from the state's General Revenue Fund. This funding is specifically designated for Governors State University. The appropriation is intended to cover the university's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026. If enacted, the bill would become effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund for Governors State University's expenses, directly funding a public institution as part of state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $2 state funds specifically for Governors State University's operational expenses, directly supporting higher education funding and infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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