HB5778Introduced in the House
FOIA-STUDENT COMMS
Introduced by Justin Cochran, District 55
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from inspection and copying under the Act written communication and attachments that pertain to a current or former student and that were sent between an educational institution and the student or between an educational institution and the student's parent or guardian, except if the Illinois School Student Records Act or the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act applies.
Where it stands
Referred to Rules Committee
May 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Cochran
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
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