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passed · Illinois · House May 28, 2026

HR 660: SCHOOL START TIMES

Encourages all public school districts serving grades 6 through 12 to develop a plan to adopt school start times that reflect the biological sleep needs of adolescents.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEncourages school start times aligned with adolescent sleep needs, supporting student health and academic performance in K-12 education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · Illinois · House May 25, 2026

HB 4739: SCH CD-SCHOOL VENTILATION

Amends the School Code. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, shall develop an educational document explaining, at a minimum, the values of good indoor air quality and shall supply the document to school districts. Provides that, subject to funding from the State Board, a school district shall ensure that all active classrooms are equipped with an air quality monitor.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires school districts to equip classrooms with air quality monitors (improving school infrastructure) and mandates educational documents on indoor air quality for student health and safety.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires school air quality monitors and public health collaboration to promote indoor air quality as a public health measure, advancing school-based health initiatives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · Illinois · House May 22, 2026

HB 5330: COLLEG/CAREER SUCCESS-INTL BAC

Amends the College and Career Success for All Students Act. Requires an International Baccalaureate teacher to obtain appropriate training, subject to appropriation. Provides that International Baccalaureate training to teachers in Illinois high schools must provide teachers of International Baccalaureate courses with the necessary content knowledge and instructional skills to prepare students for success in International Baccalaureate courses and examinations and provide administrators, including principals and counselors, with professional development that will enable them to create strong and effective International Baccalaureate programs in their schools. Provides that the AP exam fee reduction program also applies to fees charged for an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme subject.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires IB teacher training to enhance student preparation for courses/exams, strengthening program quality and educator readiness per bill's mandate.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 4372: SCH CD-LATINE STUDIES

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.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of Latin American contributions in K-12 curriculum, enhancing educational content and diversity per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 27, 2026

HB 4792: SCH CD-TEACH EXCELLENC PROGRAM

Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. In a provision regarding the Illinois Teaching Excellence Program, changes the definition of "hard-to-staff school" to mean a public school that either (i) is identified as hard-to-staff based on data reported on its school report card or (ii) does not have a school report card but serves a student population in which 30% or more of the student enrollment is considered low-income as determined by the State Board of Education using available enrollment or funding data, and provides that the State Board may not deny a National Board certified teacher a retention bonus solely because the public school at which the teacher is employed does not have a school report card.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands eligibility for Illinois Teaching Excellence Program by broadening 'hard-to-staff school' definition, supporting teacher retention in underserved schools with high low-income enrollment.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 5463: SOCIAL WORK/SCH COUNSEL LOAN

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Changes the name of the School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program to the Social Worker and School Counselor Shortage Loan Repayment Program. Allows a school counselor to apply for the Program. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall award a grant of up to $8,000 (rather than $6,500) per year for a maximum of 4 years to each qualified applicant. Provides that a grant shall be used for repayment of the recipient's educational loan instead of the Commission encouraging the recipient to use the grant to repay the recipient's educational loan. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases grant amounts ($6,500→$8,000/year) for school counselors' loan repayment, directly supporting educator retention in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases annual grant funding for social workers/school counselors (up to $8,000/year) to reduce debt burden and support workforce retention in high-need roles, directly advancing employment standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · Illinois · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 2997: SCH CD-ARAB AMERICAN HISTORY

Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, every public elementary school and high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the events of Arab American history, including the history of Arab Americans in the State and the Midwest, as well as the contributions of Arab Americans from the 19th century onward. Provides that the State Superintendent of Education may prepare and make available to all school boards instructional materials, including those established by the Public Broadcasting Service, that may be used as guidelines for the development of the unit of instruction. Provides that each school board shall determine the minimum amount of instructional time that qualifies as a unit of instruction. Provides that the regional superintendent of schools shall monitor a school district's compliance with the curricular requirements during the regional superintendent's annual compliance visit. Provides that a school may meet the requirements through an online program or course. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of Arab American history curriculum in K-12 schools, enhancing educational content and promoting cultural awareness per School Code amendment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · Illinois · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 3527: PROHIBITED DISABILITY MASCOTS

Creates the Prohibition of Discriminatory Disability Mascots Act. Restricts a public educational institution from the adoption or continued use of discriminatory disability mascots. Allows a public educational institution to continue to use uniforms or other materials bearing a prohibited name, logo, or mascot that were purchased on or before the effective date of the Act until September 1, 2028 if certain requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBans discriminatory disability mascots in schools, promoting inclusive educational environment and protecting students from discrimination per bill's explicit prohibition.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · Illinois · House Jan 21, 2026

HR 621: CHILDCARE FUNDS-CUTS

Condemns President Donald Trump's effort to freeze funds for affordable childcare. Calls for the immediate release of all congressionally appropriated childcare funds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill condemns freeze on childcare funds, supporting early education access and funding for affordable childcare programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill opposes defunding childcare funds, ensuring access to affordable childcare for workers, directly supporting employment stability and labor rights.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · Illinois · House Dec 1, 2025

HB 2970: SCH CD-REMOVE/DISMISS TEACHERS

Amends the School Code. Allows a teacher to grieve the issuance of a warning regarding causes that are considered remediable pursuant to the applicable collective bargaining agreement to determine whether the school district had just cause in issuing the warning. Requires notice of remedial warnings to be narrowly specify the nature of the alleged misconduct that needs to be remedied. Provides that general allegations of unprofessional conduct are insufficient to link together otherwise unrelated offenses as related. Provides that under no circumstances shall a notice of remedial warning remain effective or within a teacher's personnel file or record for longer than 3 years from the date of the occurrence which gave rise to the issuance of the notice of remedial warning. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens teacher due process by requiring specific remedial warnings, protecting educators from vague dismissals under collective bargaining agreements.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires specific remedial warnings for teachers and allows grievance via collective bargaining, strengthening due process protections in employment disputes for educators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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