Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB4616

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that each school board may provide instruction in anti-litter education in all grades and include that instruction in the courses of study regularly taught in those grades. Provides that by January 1, 2025, the State Board of Education shall post on its Internet website instructional materials relating to teaching anti-litter education. Creates the Anti-Litter Education Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the State Superintendent of Education may provide a grant to a school district to support the school district's anti-litter programming, including implementation of litterbug programs within the schools of the district. Provides that grants may be awarded from the Anti-Litter Education Fund. Provides for rulemaking. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/29/2024	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik
1/31/2024	House	First Reading
1/31/2024	House	Referred to Rules Committee
3/5/2024	House	Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
4/5/2024	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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