Legislation 2026
Thousands of bills are introduced in Springfield every session. Here's some of the bills that we are supporting or following closely during the spring 2026 session of the 104th IL General Assembly.
Key bill we are supporting
Prohibit federal vouchers - SB 3966 [Fact Sheet] This bill will prohibit Illinois' from participating in the harmful new federal school voucher program created by Congress and set to begin on January 1, 2027.
Other bills we support
LSC Community Democracy - SB 3729 [Fact Sheet] This bill will change 18 Appointed Local School Councils, which only have an advisory role, into fully empowered LSCs with binding decision-making powers.
Biometric Information in Schools - SB 1239 This bill would substantially strengthen the existing school code's restrictions on the collection of biometric information in schools, including prohibiting districts from purchasing or otherwise acquiring biometric systems to use on students and also prohibiting any collection or storage of biometric information or entering into agreements with contractors to do the same. Biometric data that schools previously held will be destroyed.
Bill we're opposing
Participate in federal voucher program - SB 3736 [Fact Sheet] This bill will permanently opt Illinois into the federal voucher program.
Looking for our past legislative agendas? 2025- 104th GA, 2024 - 103rd GA, 2023 - 103rd GA, 2022 - 102nd GA, 2021 - 102nd GA; 2020 - 101st GA; 2019 - 101st GA; 2018 - 100th GA
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There’s a hearing in the IL Senate Education Committee tomorrow afternoon (Tues. March 13th) at 1:30pm covering several bills important for public ed advocates like you to weigh in on!
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