Bill Status of HB 5752   101st General Assembly

Short Description:  EDUCATION-MODEST SPORT UNIFORM

House Sponsors
Rep. Will Guzzardi and Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/10-20.73 new
105 ILCS 5/34-21.9 new
110 ILCS 305/120 new
110 ILCS 520/100 new
110 ILCS 660/5-210 new
110 ILCS 665/10-210 new
110 ILCS 670/15-210 new
110 ILCS 675/20-215 new
110 ILCS 680/25-210 new
110 ILCS 685/30-220 new
110 ILCS 690/35-215 new
110 ILCS 805/3-29.14 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code and various Acts relating to the governance of public universities and community colleges in Illinois. Provides that the governing board of each school district, public university, and community college district must allow a student athlete to modify his or her athletic or team uniform for the purpose of modesty in clothing or attire that is in accordance with the requirements of his or her religion. Provides that a modification to the uniform may include, but is not limited to, the wearing of a hijab, an undershirt, or leggings. Provides that the student is responsible for all costs associated with the modification of the uniform, but allows a school or institution of higher education to provide the modification to its students. Provides that the school or the institution must approve the request from a student to modify the uniform to ensure that the modification does not pose a safety hazard to the student or to other athletes or players. Sets forth requirements for modified headgear. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/28/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi
  3/3/2020HouseFirst Reading
  3/3/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  11/23/2020HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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