HB2976

SCH CD-STUDENT ABSENCE-PARENT

Chamber Passed·4/10/25

Illinois HB2976 allows excused absences for students to visit parents or legal guardians, attend military honors funerals, and participate in civic.

Illinois HB2976 amends the Compulsory Attendance Article of the School Code to allow excused absences for students to visit their parents or legal guardians, attend military honors funerals, and participate in civic events. Students must obtain assignments from their teachers before the absence and ensure they are completed before returning to school. The school board may require students to provide advance notice of their absence and documentation of participation in civic events.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 75–36 · Apr 10, 2025
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Third Reading in House

75 Yea

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36 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

8:00 AM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

8:00 AM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Apr 30, 2025

Senate

Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

Apr 30, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Apr 30, 2025

Senate

Referred to Assignments