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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
05/05/2021
05/05/2021
Crossed Over
04/16/2021
04/16/2021
Passed
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/09/2021
07/09/2021
Introduced Session
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code and various Acts relating to the governance of public universities and community colleges in Illinois. Provides that the governing board of each school district, public university, and community college district must allow a student athlete to modify his or her athletic or team uniform for the purpose of modesty in clothing or attire that is in accordance with the requirements of his or her religion. Provides that a modification to the uniform may include, but is not limited to, the wearing of a hijab, an undershirt, or leggings. Provides that the student is responsible for all costs associated with the modification of the uniform, but allows a school or institution of higher education to provide the modification to its students. Provides that the school or the institution must approve the request from a student to modify the uniform to ensure that the modification does not pose a safety hazard to the student or to other athletes or players. Sets forth requirements for modified headgear. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code and various Acts relating to the governance of public universities and community colleges in Illinois. The key provisions are:
- Requires school districts, public universities, and community colleges to allow student athletes to modify their athletic or team uniforms for the purpose of modesty in clothing or attire that is in accordance with the requirements of their religion or cultural values. Modifications can include wearing a hijab, undershirt, or leggings.
- Students are responsible for the costs of any uniform modifications, but schools are permitted to provide the modifications to students.
- Modifications must not interfere with the student's movement or pose a safety hazard. The bill sets out specific requirements for modified headgear.
- The changes apply to public school districts, the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, and public community colleges in Illinois.
- The bill takes effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (24)
Will Guzzardi (D)*,
Laura Murphy (D)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Mark Batinick (R),
Chris Bos (R),
Jacqueline Collins (D),
Deborah Conroy (D),
Terra Costa Howard (D),
Robyn Gabel (D),
Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D),
Edgar González (D),
Amy Grant (R),
Greg Harris (D),
Barbara Hernandez (D),
Lisa Hernandez (D),
Stephanie Kifowit (D),
Lindsey LaPointe (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Rita Mayfield (D),
Thomas Morrison (R),
Michelle Mussman (D),
Dan Ugaste (R),
Mark Walker (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0051 (on 07/09/2021)
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