Illinois · House Bill 3425 · 103rd General Assembly

SCH CD-BULLYING NOTIFICATION

HB 3425 Sponsored by Margaret Croke Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 17, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 17, 2023
  3. Passed the House Mar 24, 2023
  4. Passed the Senate May 4, 2023
  5. To the governor Jun 2, 2023
  6. Became law Jun 9, 2023

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. In provisions relating to bullying prevention and the definition of "policy on bullying", provides that bullying shall also include bullying based on physical appearance, socioeconomic status, academic status, pregnancy, parenting status, homelessness. Provides that a bullying prevention policy must include procedures for informing parents or guardians of all…

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Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. In provisions relating to bullying prevention and the definition of "policy on bullying", provides that bullying shall also include bullying based on physical appearance, socioeconomic status, academic status, pregnancy, parenting status, homelessness. Provides that a bullying prevention policy must include procedures for informing parents or guardians of all students involved in the alleged incident of bullying within 24 hours after the school's administration is made aware of the incident (instead of procedures for promptly informing parents or guardians of all students involved in the alleged incident of bullying). Provides that the bullying prevention policy shall also require all individual instances of bullying, as well as all threats, suggestions, or instances of self-harm to be reported to the parents or legal guardians of those involved under the guidelines provided. Provides that the State Board of Education shall develop a template for a model bullying prevention policy. Provides that schools shall develop the bullying prevention policy for the school based on the model provided by the State Board of Education. Provides that school districts shall collect, maintain, and submit to the State Board of Education non-identifiable data regarding allegations and instances of bullying within the school district. Provides that upon the request of a parent or legal guardian of a child enrolled in a school district within the State, the State Board of Education must provide non-identifiable data of the number of bullying allegations and incidents in a given year at the school district to the requesting parent or legal guardian. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Makes other changes.

Every action

64 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Margaret Croke
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  5. CommitteeAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee · House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies
  6. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Margaret Croke
  7. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  8. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee · House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies
  9. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  10. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  11. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
  12. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
  13. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  14. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  15. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
  16. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  17. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  18. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
  19. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  20. HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  21. HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Joyce Mason
  22. HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lakesia Collins
  23. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; by Voice Vote · House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies
  24. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 010-005-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies
  25. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  26. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Margaret Croke
  27. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  28. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee · House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies
  29. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 008-005-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies
  30. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
  31. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  32. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  33. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
  34. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  35. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  36. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
  37. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
  38. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  39. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  40. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 078-025-000
  41. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  42. SenateArrive in Senate
  43. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  44. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
  45. SenateFirst Reading
  46. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  47. CommitteeAssigned to Education · Senate Education
  48. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas
  49. CommitteeDo Pass Education; 013-000-000 · Senate Education
  50. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 27, 2023
  51. SenateSecond Reading
  52. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 4, 2023
  53. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  54. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  55. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  56. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 050-005-000
  1. HousePassed Both Houses
  2. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  3. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  4. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  5. HouseSent to the Governor
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HouseEffective Date June 9, 2023
  8. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0047

Roll calls

5 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 78–25
Mar 24, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 78 No 25 Not voting 14
Democrats: 67 yes, 0 no Republicans: 11 yes, 25 no
How each member voted

Yes · 78

No · 25

Absent · 4

Excused · 10

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 50–5
May 4, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 50 No 5 Not voting 4
Democrats: 38 yes, 0 no Republicans: 12 yes, 5 no
How each member voted

Yes · 50

No · 5

Not voting · 4

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 9, 2023 House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 10

No · 5

 Passed 10–5
Mar 22, 2023 House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 8

No · 5

Not voting · 2

 Passed 8–5
Apr 25, 2023 Senate Education Education - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 1

 13–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 26 cosponsors: 26 Democrats.

All 26 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.