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HB4927Introduced in the House

SCH CD-WATER SAFETY CURRICULUM

IntroducedHouse Rules

Introduced by Marcus Evans, District 33

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the School Code. Requires, by no later than January 1, 2027, the State Board of Education, in consultation with water safety experts, to develop or adopt and make available to school districts a model program of instruction on water safety. Requires the State Board to provide to all public and nonpublic schools an informational notice regarding water safety developed by the Department of Public Health, and requires the school to distribute the notice to the parent or legal guardian of each student enrolled in the school. Includes website posting requirements by the State Board, school districts, and nonpublic schools regarding the informational notice. Sets forth liability exemptions. Makes conforming changes in the Department of Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Education Policy Committee

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee

  9. To Mandate Subcommittee

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 1 To Mandate Subcommittee

  11. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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