H.R.0218

RECOGNIZES-AMARA HARRIS

Introduced·3/26/25
Introduced Text

Recognizes Amara Harris for her courage and perseverance in defending her innocence against a theft accusation.

Amara Harris, a student at Naperville North High School, was accused of stealing AirPods but maintained it was a mix-up. Despite the school not taking disciplinary action, a school resource officer issued her a ticket. After a civil trial, a jury found her not liable, and the fine was dismissed. This resolution recognizes Harris for her courage and perseverance in defending her innocence, highlighting the issue of ticketing Black students and the need for legislative change to end this practice.

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Calendar

May 28, 2025

8:00 AM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

May 21, 2025

8:00 AM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Jul 1, 2025

House

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

Apr 22, 2025

House

Assigned to Education Policy Committee

Apr 7, 2025

House

Referred to Rules Committee