IL HR0109

Urges school districts in Illinois to develop and implement plans for immediate in-person instruction rather than continuing remote-only learning.

States that parents should have the ability to choose whether their children attend in-person or remote learning, with school reopening plans offering both options.

Cites preliminary data showing remote learning produces inferior educational outcomes, with McKinsey & Company research indicating students began fall 2020 an average of three months behind in mathematics and one month behind in reading.

References Governor Pritzker's executive orders from March through July 2020 that closed schools, authorized remote learning, and eventually permitted limited in-person instruction with public health guidelines.

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to Governor JB Pritzker, State Superintendent Carmen Ayala, and leadership of the Illinois Association of School Boards and Illinois Association of School Administrators.