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This resolution urges the Illinois General Assembly and the Governor to reinstate a sales tax holiday for school supplies starting in 2025, providing tax relief for working parents. The resolution highlights that in August 2022, Illinois had a successful sales tax holiday where the state sales tax rate was reduced from 6.25% to 1.25% for essential school items like bookbags, binders, pencils, notebooks, erasers, and index cards. Despite the relatively low fiscal impact of only $6.6 million in 2022 compared to a $53 billion state budget, the tax holiday was not renewed in subsequent years. The resolution cites compelling reasons for reinstatement, including a 24.5% increase in school supply costs since 2022 and a survey showing that 33% of parents struggled to afford back-to-school shopping in 2024. The resolution notes that 11 states already have school supply tax holidays in 2024, and it calls for Illinois to follow suit by providing tax relief to working families. If passed, the resolution would formally request that copies be delivered to key state political leaders, including the Governor and legislative leadership.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=111&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104