Bill > HB3251

This bill amends the Illinois School Code to modify the civics education requirements for high school students. Specifically, the bill mandates that each required civics class must guide students through the voter registration process and, for students who are of eligible voting age according to state law, allow them to preregister to vote. Importantly, the bill includes a provision that gives students or their parents/legal guardians the option to opt out of the voter preregistration process. This change is part of the existing civics curriculum, which aims to prepare students to be competent and responsible citizens by focusing on government institutions, current issues, service learning, and democratic process simulations. The modification is designed to encourage student civic engagement by integrating voter registration directly into the high school civics education experience while still maintaining personal choice through the opt-out provision.

Education

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3251&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104