HB2986Introduced in the House
HOLOCAUST COMM-SCHOOLS-MISC
Introduced by Diane Blair-Sherlock, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Holocaust and Genocide Commission Act to make changes concerning Commission members. Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall have departments (rather than divisions) within the State Board. Makes changes concerning block grants for Chicago. Removes language encouraging the State Superintendent of Education to establish a program of academic credit for Tech Prep work-based learning for secondary school students with an interest in pursuing such career training. With respect to a school district's required account audit, provides that the auditing firm for each school district shall file with the State Board the Annual Financial Report no later than February 15 following the end of each fiscal year and makes other changes. With respect to a school financial condition statement, removes language providing that any district from which a report is not received when required shall have its portion of the distributive fund withheld for the next ensuing year until the report is filed and makes other changes. Makes changes concerning a statement of affairs and a report on contracts. Removes language providing for enrollment of an English learner in a program in transitional bilingual education for a period of 3 years. Repeals provisions concerning: the Mathematics and Science Block Grant Program Article; rewards; the Reading Improvement Block Grant Program; the Continued Reading Improvement Block Grant Program; the School STEAM Grant Program; and civic education advancement. Makes conforming and other changes in the School Code and the Bikeway Act. Repeals the Illinois Summer School for the Arts Act and the Interagency Board for Children who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and have an Emotional or Behavioral Disorder Act.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0261
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Concurrence in House · May 30, 2025
113
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Education Policy Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-001
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 10, 2025
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Education; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 014-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; D. Turner
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 3
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Education Policy Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Education Policy Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 011-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 011-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 113-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 113-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0261
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