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Introduced
07/14/2025
07/14/2025
In Committee
10/14/2025
10/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Urges Governor JB Pritzker to opt Illinois into the provisions of the Educational Choice for Children Act.
AI Summary
This resolution urges Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to opt into the Educational Choice for Children Act, a federal program that offers tax credits of up to $1,700 for individuals who donate to Scholarship Granting Organizations. The resolution highlights that the act supports educational expenses such as school fees, tutoring, educational therapies, transportation, and technology for students attending public, private, and home schools. It notes that 35 states already have similar programs and points out that Illinois' own Invest in Kids Act expired at the end of 2023, which forced low-income families back into the state's public education system. The resolution argues that school choice should not be a privilege reserved only for wealthy families and emphasizes the importance of states opting into the Educational Choice for Children Act. As a final step, the resolution directs that a copy of the resolution be delivered to Governor Pritzker, formally requesting his support for the program.
Sponsors (33)
Brad Halbrook (R)*,
John Cabello (R),
Mike Coffey (R),
C.D. Davidsmeyer (R),
Jed Davis (R),
Regan Deering (R),
Amy Elik (R),
David Friess (R),
Amy Grant (R),
Jackie Haas (R),
Bill Hauter (R),
Paul Jacobs (R),
Jeff Keicher (R),
Nicole La Ha (R),
Tony McCombie (R),
Marty McLaughlin (R),
Chris Miller (R),
Kyle Moore (R),
Adam Niemerg (R),
Steve Reick (R),
Wayne Rosenthal (R),
Jennifer Sanalitro (R),
Brandun Schweizer (R),
Dave Severin (R),
Joe Sosnowski (R),
Ryan Spain (R),
Brad Stephens (R),
Dennis Tipsword (R),
Dan Ugaste (R),
Travis Weaver (R),
Tom Weber (R),
Blaine Wilhour (R),
Patrick Windhorst (R),
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 10/14/2025)
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