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 Bill Status of HB3143  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-COMPULSORY SCHOOL AGE

House Sponsors
Rep. Mary Beth Canty

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/10/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/10-20.19afrom Ch. 122, par. 10-20.19a
105 ILCS 5/10-22.18from Ch. 122, par. 10-22.18
105 ILCS 5/26-1from Ch. 122, par. 26-1
105 ILCS 5/26-2from Ch. 122, par. 26-2
105 ILCS 5/34-19from Ch. 122, par. 34-19


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Lowers the compulsory school age from 6 to 5 years of age beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. Requires all school districts to establish kindergarten for the instruction of children who are 5 years of age or older. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/16/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  2/17/2023HouseFirst Reading
  2/17/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/28/2023HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
  3/10/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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