SB2282 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY 






 

 		











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.
















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SB2282

LRB096 11339 NHT 21788 b






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    AN ACT concerning education.

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


 
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    Section 5. The Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act 
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is amended  by adding Section 1.5 as follows:
 
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    (105 ILCS 25/1.5 new)

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

 

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