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IL HB5229

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jaime Andrade

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all Illinois school boards to develop an appeal process for students to request access to blocked websites on school-issued electronic devices
  • Appeals must be initiated by the student's parent or guardian, not the student alone
  • Blocked websites may be unblocked if reasonably related to the student's education or pursuit of work opportunities during or after high school
  • Amends the School Code by adding new Sections 10-20.88 (for general school boards) and 34-18.88 (for Chicago Public Schools)
  • State Mandates Act may require reimbursement to school districts for compliance costs

Legislative Description

SCH CD-BLOCKED WEBSITE-APPEAL

Last Action

Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School3/12/2026
Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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