Tag Archives: Illinois School Code

McClure Tries Again

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Alyssa Sonnenburg

Sexually assaulting a student should never be treated less seriously than bringing a weapon to school. Illinois SB 2991 addresses a real gap in the law — but mandatory punishment demands professional investigations, formal hearings, and a higher evidentiary standard. Protect kids. Get the process right.

Posted in Child Exploitation, Education, Illinois Politics | Tagged Assignments Committee, CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey, Christian County, Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233, Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Illinois Education Association, Illinois Principals Association, Illinois School Code, SB 2991, Senate Bill 2991, Senate Bill 98, Steve McClure, Taylorville Junior High School, Title IX, Victor J. Andrew High School in District 230 | Comments Off

Its Nose in the Tent

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Alyssa Sonnenburg

The legislative effort to address bullying in Illinois started in 2006 when the Illinois School Code was amended. The act required schools to establish an anti-bullying policy, inform students and parents about it, and keep their updated policies on file with the Illinois State Board of Education.

Posted in Education, Illinois Politics, Sexuality | Tagged Bullying, education, First Amendment, Governor Pat Quinn, HB 4133, Illinois School Code, LGBTQ, Margaret Croke, U.S. Constitution | Comments Off

Yet Another Springfield Attack On Parental Rights and Religious Liberty

Posted on February 17, 2020 by David E Smith

Late last week we sent an email alert about a dangerous Illinois House bill (HB 4870) mandating that ALL 6th grade students in Illinois receive the unnecessary and highly controversial HPV vaccine - both boys and girls. Politicians have no business mandating medical treatment for all children to prevent a disease that's contracted solely through sexual activity. Parents should be outraged! But it gets worse.

Posted in Religious Liberty | Tagged Communicable Disease Prevention Act, Heather Steans, HPV vaccine, Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois School Code, Immunizations, Parental Rights, SB 3668 | Comments Off