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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Prohibits a public high school from having a start time earlier than 8:45 a.m.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Illinois School Code by adding a new provision that prohibits public high schools from starting classes before 8:45 a.m. The proposed legislation aims to address concerns about adolescent sleep patterns and academic performance by ensuring that high school start times are later in the morning. While the specific details of implementation are not fully detailed in the provided XML, the bill represents a significant change in school scheduling that aligns with research suggesting that later start times can improve student health, attendance, and academic outcomes. By setting a statewide minimum start time, the bill seeks to standardize school schedules and potentially enhance educational opportunities for high school students across Illinois.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez (on 04/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2951&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2951.htm |
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