HR0247Introduced in the House
FIRST ROBOTICS DAY
Introduced by Stephanie Kifowit, District 84
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Declares the third Friday in March 2025 and March 2026 as FIRST Robotics Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes the continuing importance of the National Science Foundation's math and science education programs and encourages local school districts and other educational agencies to fund afterschool robotics programs. Encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about robotics and engage them about the study of mathematics and science.
Where it stands
Resolution Adopted
May 31, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Education Policy Committee · April 30, 2025
11
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
13 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Crawford | 31 | Yes |
| Janet Yang Rohr | 41 | Yes |
| Fred Crespo | 44 | Not Voting |
| Maura Hirschauer | 49 | Yes |
| Michelle Mussman | 56 | Yes |
| Joyce Mason | 61 | Yes |
| Laura Faver Dias | 62 | Yes |
| Daniel Swanson | 71 | Not Voting |
| Gregg Johnson | 72 | Yes |
| Adam Niemerg | 102 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
Resolution Adopted
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