SB2282 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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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.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning education.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act is amended by adding Section 1.5 as follows:

(105 ILCS 25/1.5 new)

Sec. 1.5. Prayer permitted. A short announced prayer before all athletic events sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association, including State tournaments, must be permitted.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.