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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that the school board of a school district maintaining any of grades 9 through 12 shall require all students who are at least 16 years of age to receive a heart screening and, if a student is 16 years old, to receive another heart screening at the age of 18 years.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois School Code to mandate heart screenings for high school students. Specifically, the bill requires school districts that include grades 9-12 to ensure that all students who are at least 16 years old receive a heart screening, with an additional screening required when those students turn 18 years old. The purpose of these mandatory screenings appears to be to proactively identify potential heart health issues among teenagers, potentially catching serious cardiac conditions early. By requiring screenings at two different ages (16 and 18), the bill aims to provide multiple opportunities to detect any developing cardiac concerns during a critical period of adolescent development. The bill applies to all school districts in Illinois that include high school grades, making it a comprehensive statewide health screening initiative targeting teenage students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
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=3199&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3199.htm |
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