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 Bill Status of HB5941  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-PARENT RIGHTS-MATERIALS

House Sponsors
Rep. Dwight Kay

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/22-80 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Provides that each parent or guardian of a student in a public educational institution has the right to review learning materials and activities in advance. Provides that each parent or guardian who makes an objection to any learning material or activity on the basis that the material or activity is harmful may withdraw that student from the activity or from the class or program in which the material is used and request an alternative assignment. Authorizes a charter school, under certain circumstances, to require parents and guardians of students to waive these rights as a condition of enrollment. Requires a public educational institution to obtain signed, written consent from a student's parent or guardian before using video, audio, or electronic materials that may be inappropriate for the age of the student. Effective July 1, 2014.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/14/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dwight Kay
  2/14/2014HouseFirst Reading
  2/14/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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