Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 393 — SCH CD-CHARACTER EDUCATION

Last action — Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the School Code. Replaces provisions requiring teachers to teach students honesty, kindness, justice, discipline, respect for others, and moral courage with provisions requiring teachers to teach character education, which includes the teaching of respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, trustworthiness, and citizenship. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

  2. Motion Prevailed

  3. Motion Filed Rep. Elizabeth Coulson; Table House Bill 393 Pursuant to Rule 60(b)

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi

  8. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee

  9. Referred to Rules Committee

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

Sponsors

  • Elizabeth Coulson · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Elizabeth Coulson

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 393 do?
Amends the School Code. Replaces provisions requiring teachers to teach students honesty, kindness, justice, discipline, respect for others, and moral courage with provisions requiring teachers to teach character education, which includes the teaching of respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, trustworthiness, and citizenship. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 393?
HB 393 is sponsored by Elizabeth Coulson.
What is the current status of HB 393?
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 393?
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