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 Bill Status of HB1237  104th General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-PROHIBIT NATIVE AM NAME

House Sponsors
Rep. Maurice A. West, II

Hearings
Education Policy Committee Hearing Feb 19 2025 8:00AM Capitol Building Room 122B Springfield, IL


Last Action
DateChamber Action
  2/11/2025HouseAssigned to Education Policy Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/10-20.88 new
105 ILCS 5/34-18.88 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board shall prohibit a school from using a native name, logo, or mascot; defines "native name, logo, or mascot". However, provides that a school may continue to use uniforms or other materials bearing a native name, logo, or mascot that were purchased on or before the effective date of the amendatory Act until September 1, 2028 if specified requirements are met.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
  1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/11/2025HouseAssigned to Education Policy Committee

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