Bill Status of HB 24   102nd General Assembly

Short Description:  SCH CD-SEX EDUCATION-SEXTING

House Sponsors
Rep. Maurice A. West, II-Jonathan Carroll, Lindsey LaPointe, Katie Stuart, Kathleen Willis, Joyce Mason, Maura Hirschauer, Elizabeth Hernandez, Carol Ammons, Camille Y. Lilly, Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, LaToya Greenwood, Jawaharial Williams, Lakesia Collins and Cyril Nichols

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Steve Stadelman-Patricia Van Pelt)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/20/2021HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0412

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/27-9.1from Ch. 122, par. 27-9.1

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Provides that sex education course material and instruction in grades 6 through 12 must include an age-appropriate discussion on sexting; defines "sexting". Provides that the discussion on sexting must include an exploration of: (i) the possible consequences of sexting, (ii) the identification of situations in which bullying or harassment result from sexting, (iii) the possible long-term consequences of sexting, (iv) the importance of using the Internet safely, (v) the identification of individuals in the school or community that may be contacted for assistance with issues, concerns, or problems, and (vi) the development of strategies for resisting peer pressure and for communicating in a positive manner. Effective immediately.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
With respect to age-appropriate discussion about sexting, provides that a principal, teacher, school social worker, or counselor, or a trusted community leader (rather than a teacher, school social worker, or counselor or a police officer or community leader) are individuals whom students may contact for assistance with issues, concerns, or problems.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  1/14/2021HouseFirst Reading
  1/14/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/23/2021HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
  2/28/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  3/1/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  3/3/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis
  3/3/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  3/3/2021HouseDo Pass / Consent Calendar Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 023-000-000
  3/3/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  3/4/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar
  3/17/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  3/17/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/18/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
  3/18/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
  3/23/2021HouseRemoved from Consent Calendar Status Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  3/23/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/24/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 023-000-000
  4/6/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  4/13/2021HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/13/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  4/13/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/14/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  4/15/2021HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
  4/15/2021HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
  4/15/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
  4/15/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood
  4/15/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
  4/15/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
  4/15/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Cyril Nichols
  4/19/2021SenateArrive in Senate
  4/19/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/19/2021SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
  4/19/2021SenateFirst Reading
  4/19/2021SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/28/2021SenateAssigned to Education
  5/5/2021SenateDo Pass Education; 010-005-000
  5/5/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2021
  5/6/2021SenateSecond Reading
  5/6/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 10, 2021
  5/26/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt
  5/27/2021SenateThird Reading - Passed; 042-012-000
  5/27/2021HousePassed Both Houses
  6/23/2021HouseSent to the Governor
  8/20/2021HouseGovernor Approved
  8/20/2021HouseEffective Date August 20, 2021
  8/20/2021HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0412

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