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 Bill Status of HB5600  100th General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-RECESS REQUIRED

House Sponsors
Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/8/2019HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/10-20.67 new
105 ILCS 5/34-18.60 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board shall require that schools provide daily recess for all students in kindergarten through grade 5. Provides that the recess must be at least 20 minutes in length. Provides that recess shall include unstructured play and may include organized games. Provides that if the principal determines that the weather is inclement, then the principal shall direct that recess be held indoors. Provides that a school board may require that schools provide daily recess for all students in grades 6 through 8. Requires a school board to prohibit the withholding of recess as a disciplinary action. Effective July 1, 2018.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/16/2018HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin
  2/16/2018HouseFirst Reading
  2/16/2018HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2019HouseSession Sine Die

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