HB1072 Summary

• Amends the Illinois School Code to establish parental rights including the ability to petition school boards and provide public comment at all public board meetings.

• Requires school districts to post all curriculum and learning materials on their website disaggregated by grade level, or inform parents of their right to review materials in person if no website exists.

• Mandates that parents have the right to meet with their child's teacher at least twice per school year and have access to all school district budgetary documents.

• Requires school libraries to maintain lists of reading materials so parents can request to review library contents.

• Requires school districts to keep parents informed about educational opportunities, Illinois Learning Standards, violent activity at schools, school safety policies, and student privacy protections.