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 Bill Status of HB5261  101.th General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-WOMEN IN STEM

House Sponsors
Rep. Mary Edly-Allen and Michelle Mussman

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/27-20.5from Ch. 122, par. 27-20.5


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, the teaching of the history of women must include instruction on the significant advancements, discoveries, and contributions made by women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/14/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Edly-Allen
  2/18/2020HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/12/2020HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
  5/22/2020HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  6/23/2020HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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