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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Boards Article of the School Code. Includes LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the topics covered in the required 4-hour training for every voting member of a school board of a school district. Lists information that must be included in the LGBTQ+ inclusivity training. Requires the State Board of Education to develop a training program in collaboration with individuals or organizations that affirm LGBTQ+ people and have recognized expertise in supporting LGBTQ+ young people or adopt a training program previously developed by such individuals or organizations.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois School Code to require that every voting member of a school board complete a 4-hour training on LGBTQ+ inclusivity within their first year of service. The training, which will be developed by the State Board of Education in collaboration with LGBTQ+ affirming organizations, must cover a comprehensive range of topics including understanding different aspects of sexual orientation and gender identity, the rights of LGBTQ+ students, diverse family structures, and the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals across various fields. The bill's purpose is to create a more inclusive and supportive school environment by ensuring school board members understand the challenges LGBTQ+ students face, with research indicating that having accepting adults can significantly reduce mental health risks for LGBTQ+ youth. Specifically, the training must address topics such as the differences between sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation; the development of sexual orientation and gender identity in children and adolescents; relevant state policies and laws protecting LGBTQ+ students; the importance of non-discriminatory education; understanding the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ youth; and the potential risks of inappropriately disclosing a student's gender identity or sexual orientation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (12)
Laura Faver Dias (D)*,
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Marcus Evans (D),
Maura Hirschauer (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Yolonda Morris (D),
Kevin Olickal (D),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Nabeela Syed (D),
Maurice West (D),
Janet Yang Rohr (D),
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2381&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2381.htm |
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