Illinois · Senate Bill 2354 · 103rd General Assembly

SCIENCE IN ELE SCH TASK FORCE

SB 2354 Sponsored by Rachel Ventura Passed both chambers, then died

  1. Introduced Feb 10, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 10, 2023
  3. Passed the Senate Mar 30, 2023
  4. Passed the House May 11, 2023
  5. Died  
  6. Became law  

What it does

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

Creates the Redefining Science in Elementary Schools Task Force Act. Sets forth the members of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall identify age-appropriate education for anatomy, physiology, and nutrition for each grade K-8. Provides that the Task Force shall use this knowledge to craft anatomy, physiology, and nutrition curriculum that allows students to learn about the human body. Provides that the…

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Creates the Redefining Science in Elementary Schools Task Force Act. Sets forth the members of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall identify age-appropriate education for anatomy, physiology, and nutrition for each grade K-8. Provides that the Task Force shall use this knowledge to craft anatomy, physiology, and nutrition curriculum that allows students to learn about the human body. Provides that the curriculum shall be primarily focused on empowering students with the knowledge to adequately understand their own body and care for their own health and well-being throughout their lives. Provides that members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall meet a minimum of 6 times, starting on August 1, 2023. Provides that by December 15, 2024, the Task Force shall produce a report for recommendations on grade K-8 anatomy, physiology, and nutrition and submit the report to the Governor, State Board of Education, and the General Assembly. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.

Every action

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

Show the 38 earlier steps
  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Education · Senate Education
  5. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  6. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  7. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education · Senate Assignments
  8. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Education · Senate Education
  9. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Education; 011-000-000 · Senate Education
  10. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 9, 2023
  11. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  12. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  13. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  14. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Education · Senate Assignments
  15. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 013-000-000 · Senate Education
  16. SenateSecond Reading
  17. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Ventura
  18. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 30, 2023
  19. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
  20. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
  21. HouseArrived in House
  22. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
  23. HouseFirst Reading
  24. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  25. CommitteeAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee · House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies
  26. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  27. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  28. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 014-000-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies
  29. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  30. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  31. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh
  32. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  33. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  34. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  35. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 · House Rules
  36. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  37. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  38. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000
  1. SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  2. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 16, 2023
  3. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Rachel Ventura
  4. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  5. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Education · Senate Assignments
  6. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 008-005-000 · Senate Education
  7. CommitteePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. SenateSession Sine Die

Roll calls

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

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 56–0
Mar 30, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 56 No 0 Not voting 3
Democrats: 38 yes, 0 no Republicans: 18 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 56

Not voting · 3

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 107–0
May 11, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 107 No 0 Not voting 10
Democrats: 73 yes, 0 no Republicans: 34 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 107

Not voting · 4

Excused · 6

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 7, 2023 Senate Education Education - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 11

Not voting · 3

 11–0
Mar 7, 2023 Senate Education Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Education - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 1

 13–0
Mar 28, 2023 Senate Education Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Education - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 1

 13–0
Apr 26, 2023 House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 14

Not voting · 1

 Passed 14–0
May 16, 2023 Senate Education House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Education - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 8

No · 5

Not voting · 1

 Passed 8–5

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 5 cosponsors: 5 Democrats.

All 5 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.