HB3247

Illinois HB3247 prohibits denying free public education to children based on their or their family's immigration status.

Illinois HB3247 amends the School Code to ensure children cannot be denied a free public education through secondary school based on their or their family's perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status. The bill prohibits schools from excluding children from participation in programs or activities based on immigration status and from using criteria that have the effect of excluding children due to their immigration status. It also mandates that schools must not allow immigration agents to enter school sites without proper identification and a written statement of purpose.