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Illinois · SB0415 · 2025 session

EDUCATION-TECH

EngrossedRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · May 31, 2026

In plain language

Amends the Illinois School Code to bar school districts from purchasing or acquiring biometric identification systems for use on students, except for legitimate instructional purposes as the district determines. Requires districts, by the 2027-2028 school year, to limit any biometric systems in use to those instructional purposes, and exempts systems whose biometric functions are disabled or unknown to the district.

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Legislative history

44 actions · newest first
  1. May 31, 2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  2. May 25, 2026HouseSuspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 066-029-000
  3. May 25, 2026HouseMoved to Suspend Rule 21 Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
  4. May 25, 2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
  5. May 21, 2026HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
  6. May 21, 2026HouseAssigned to Executive Committee