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SR0005Introduced in the Senate

ONLINE SAFETY EDUCATION

Passed

Introduced by Christopher Belt, District 57

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Recognizes the work of organizations such as the Illinois Judges Association in educating our youth, parents, and schools about remaining safe and vigilant in the rapidly changing online environment of today and seeks to expand this essential online safety education to all students, parents, and schools in our State. Recognizes the value of collaboration between elementary and secondary schools in Illinois and the Illinois Judges Association, community organizations, and similar entities to provide comprehensive online safety education to all students, parents, and educators. Supports school districts and organizations in efforts to provide online safety to students, parents, and educators of elementary and secondary schools in Illinois.

Where it stands

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

May 21, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Education Committee · February 25, 2025

7

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Kimberly Lightford4Yes
Mike Porfirio11Yes
Karina Villa25Yes
Mary Edly-Allen31Yes
Craig Wilcox32Yes
Christopher Belt57Yes
Dale Fowler59Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. Assigned to Education

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  5. Be Adopted Education; 014-000-000

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions February 27, 2025

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  11. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  12. Resolution Adopted

  13. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

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