HB3035

REDUCE SKIN CANCER RISK ACT

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3035 mandates skin cancer prevention education in schools starting from the 2026-2027 school year.

HB3035 amends the Reducing the Risk of Skin Cancer and Excessive UV Exposure in Children Act to require school districts to include skin cancer prevention education in their curriculum starting from the 2026-2027 school year. The curriculum must be age-appropriate and cover basic facts about skin cancer and strategies to reduce risk, including the use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing. This applies to all grades from kindergarten through 12.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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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

Mar 26, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

Mar 21, 2025

House

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

Mar 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Education Policy Committee