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SB3850Introduced in the Senate

EDUC CHOICE FOR CHILDREN ACT

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by John Curran, District 41

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Illinois Educational Choice for Children Act. Provides that on or before January 1, 2027 and annually thereafter, the Governor shall submit to the United States Secretary of the Treasury a list of scholarship granting organizations to opt-in to the federal school choice program under the federal Educational Choice for Children Act. Allows the Governor to develop the list of scholarship granting organizations in consultation with other appropriate State agencies. Requires the submission of the list of scholarship granting organizations to be in compliance with the Internal Revenue Code. Requires the Governor to send a copy of the list of scholarship granting organization to the General Assembly, the State Board of Education, and the Department of Revenue. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

May 20, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John F. Curran

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

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