SB2065

SCH CD-PROHIBT DENIAL FREE ED

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB2065 prohibits schools from denying a free public education to children based on their or their family's immigration status.

Illinois SB2065 amends the School Code to ensure that no child is 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 or their associated persons from participation in programs or activities due to immigration status. It also mandates that schools cannot use criteria that would effectively exclude students based on immigration status.

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History

Apr 4, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

Mar 20, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

Mar 19, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker