HB2951

SCH CD-HIGH SCHOOL START TIME

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2951 mandates that public high schools cannot start before 8:45 a.m.

Illinois HB2951 amends the School Code to establish a minimum start time for public high schools. The bill prohibits any public high school from beginning classes earlier than 8:45 a.m. This change aims to ensure students have adequate rest, potentially improving their academic performance and overall well-being.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Education Policy Committee