96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
SB2282

 

Introduced 2/20/2009, by Sen. Tim Bivins

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
105 ILCS 25/1.5 new

    Amends the Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act. Provides that a short announced prayer before all athletic events sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association, including State tournaments, must be permitted. Effective immediately.


LRB096 11339 NHT 21788 b

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

SB2282 LRB096 11339 NHT 21788 b

1     AN ACT concerning education.
 
2     Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
 
4     Section 5. The Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act
5 is amended by adding Section 1.5 as follows:
 
6     (105 ILCS 25/1.5 new)
7     Sec. 1.5. Prayer permitted. A short announced prayer before
8 all athletic events sanctioned by the Illinois High School
9 Association, including State tournaments, must be permitted.
 
10     Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
11 becoming law.