Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Died Bipartisan · 4 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 2773 — SCH CD-PHONICS EDUCATION

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  4. Died in session

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Summary

Amends the School Code. Provides that school districts shall teach students how to read using phonics.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 18 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 2773 highlight the addition of a requirement for Illinois school districts to teach reading using phonics. This update emphasizes phonics as a foundational method for helping students learn to read, which is significant because evidence suggests that phonics can improve literacy outcomes in early education. By implementing this amendment, the bill aims to ensure that all students receive effective reading instruction, addressing concerns about reading proficiency in schools.

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*LRB10326211RJT52570b* HB2773 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2024 HB2773 Introduced 2/16/2023, by Rep.
HB2773 Engrossed LRB103 26211 RJT 52570 b AN ACT concerning education.
Mary E.
Flowers SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/10-20.85 new ILCS 5/34-18.82 new Amends the School Code.
Provides that school districts shall teach students how to read using phonics.
LRB103 26211 RJT 52570 b STATE MANDATES ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT A BILL FOR HB2773 LRB103 26211 RJT 52570 b AN ACT concerning education.
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Illinois Compiled Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill adds new sections to the School Code mandating phonics education in school districts.

  • 105 ILCS 5/10-20.85

    Sec. 10-20.85. Phonics education. School districts shall teach students how to read using phonics.

    This creates a new requirement for school districts to use phonics in reading instruction.

  • 105 ILCS 5/34-18.82

    Sec. 34-18.82. Phonics education. The school district shall teach students how to read using phonics.

    This establishes a similar requirement for another school district to teach phonics for reading.

Action History

  1. Referred to Assignments

  2. First Reading

  3. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading March 24, 2023

  5. Arrive in Senate

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-002-000

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  8. Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  15. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  16. Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 015-000-000

  17. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee

  18. Referred to Rules Committee

  19. First Reading

  20. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (175)

175 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 109 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15003
Democrat 60004
Republican 34001
Total 109008
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Egofske — Yea
Marron — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Ozinga — Not Voting
Burke — Not Voting
Robinson — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Ladisch Douglass — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Not Voting
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Not Voting
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Not Voting
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Not Voting
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Not Voting
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5000
Democrat 8000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Flowers, Mary E — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2773 do?
Amends the School Code. Provides that school districts shall teach students how to read using phonics.
Who sponsors HB 2773?
HB 2773 is sponsored by Loughran Cappel, Mary E. Flowers, Charles Meier (Republican), Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Norine K. Hammond (Republican), Amy Elik (Republican), Steven Reick (Republican), and Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2773?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2773?
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