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 Bill Status of HB3247  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  SCH CD-PROHIBT DENIAL FREE ED

House Sponsors
Rep. Lilian Jiménez - Rita Mayfield - Laura Faver Dias - Theresa Mah, Anna Moeller, Lindsey LaPointe, Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., Michelle Mussman, Barbara Hernandez, Kevin John Olickal, Dagmara Avelar, Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Hoan Huynh, Aarón M. Ortíz, Norma Hernandez, Maura Hirschauer, Sonya M. Harper, Will Guzzardi, Kelly M. Cassidy, Michael Crawford, Carol Ammons, Anne Stava-Murray, Nicolle Grasse, Ann M. Williams, Nabeela Syed, Edgar González, Jr. and Emanuel "Chris" Welch

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/22-101 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Prohibits a child from being denied a free public education through secondary school while in the State based on the child's or associated person's perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status. Prohibits a school from excluding a child, or associated person, from participation in or denying a child, or associated person, the benefits of any program or activity on the grounds of that child's, or associated person's, actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status. Provides that a school must not use criteria, measures, or methods of administration that have the effect of excluding from participation or denying the benefits of any program or activity because of a child's, or associated person's, actual or perceived immigration status. Prohibits a school from threatening to disclose information regarding or relating to the actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status of a child, or associated person, or actually disclosing information based on perceived or unverified citizenship or immigration status, to any other person, entity, or any immigration or law enforcement agency. Provides that a school must not allow an immigration agent to enter a school site or school district facility for any purpose without providing valid identification, a written statement of purpose, and a valid judicial warrant, and, to the extent possible, receiving approval from the superintendent of the school district or the principal of the charter school, and their legal counsel. Provides that a school district or school must not detain any individual solely on the basis of any formal or informal request, or immigration detainer or civil immigration warrant from an immigration agent. Requires a school district or school to adopt a policy for complying with the amendatory Act. Allows any party aggrieved by a violation of the provisions to bring a civil lawsuit no later than 2 years after the violation occurred. Provides that if the court finds that a violation has occurred, the court may award to the plaintiff 3 times actual damages or $17,000, whichever is greater. Makes other changes.

 Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (State Board of Education)
 HB 3247 (H-AM-1) amends the School Code to ensure that children are not denied a free public education or excluded from any school programs or activities based on their or an associated person's actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status. The bill prohibits schools from using criteria or methods that lead to such exclusion and from disclosing or threatening to disclose immigration status infonnation to immigration or law enforcement agencies. It also restricts immigration agents' access to school premises without proper documentation and approval, and prohibits schools from detaining individuals solely based on immigration detainers or warrants. Schools are required to adopt policies to comply with these provisions, and individuals aggrieved by violations can file a civil lawsuit within two years, with potential damages of three times actual damages or $17,000. This change would not have a fiscal impact to the State Board of Education. There could potentially be increased costs to school districts, public schools, charter schools, and nonpublic schools; however, the exact amount is unknown.

 Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (State Board of Education)
 HB 3247 (H-AM-2) amends the School Code to ensure that children are not denied a free public education or excluded from any school programs or activities based on their or an associated person's actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status. The bill prohibits schools from using criteria or methods that lead to such exclusion and from disclosing or threatening to disclose immigration status infonnation to immigration or law enforcement agencies. It also restricts immigration agents' access to school premises without proper documentation and approval, and prohibits schools from detaining individuals solely based on immigration detainers or warrants. Schools are required to adopt policies to comply with these provisions, and individuals aggrieved by violations can file a civil lawsuit within two years, with potential damages of three times actual damages or $17,000. This change would not have a fiscal impact to the State Board of Education. There could potentially be increased costs to school districts, public schools, charter schools, and nonpublic schools; however, the exact amount is unknown.

 Fiscal Note (State Board of Education)
 HB 3247 amends the School Code to ensure that children are not denied a free public education or excluded from any school programs or activities based on their or an associated person's actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status. The bill prohibits schools from using criteria or methods that lead to such exclusion and from disclosing or threatening to disclose immigration status infonnation to immigration or law enforcement agencies. It also restricts immigration agents' access to school premises without proper documentation and approval, and prohibits schools from detaining individuals solely based on immigration detainers or warrants. Schools are required to adopt policies to comply with these provisions, and individuals aggrieved by violations can file a civil lawsuit within two years, with potential damages of three times actual damages or $17,000. This change would not have a fiscal impact to the State Board of Education. There could potentially be increased costs to school districts, public schools, charter schools, and nonpublic schools; however, the exact amount is unknown.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/21/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
  2/21/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  2/27/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  2/27/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  2/27/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  2/27/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  2/27/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  3/5/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Education Policy Committee
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  3/19/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 009-004-000
  3/19/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
  3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
  3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
  3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
  3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  3/19/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  3/19/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/20/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
  3/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
  3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  3/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  4/4/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
  4/4/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  4/8/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  4/8/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
  4/8/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
  4/9/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  4/9/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  4/9/2025HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  4/9/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 009-004-000
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
  4/9/2025HouseBalanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  4/9/2025HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  4/9/2025HouseJudicial Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  4/9/2025HouseState Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  4/9/2025HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/11/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/11/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/14/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
  4/15/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  4/15/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  4/15/2025HouseFiscal Note Filed

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