Illinois · Senate Bill 2374 · 103rd General Assembly

SCH CD-COMPUTER SCI GRANT

SB 2374 Sponsored by Kimberly A. Lightford Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 10, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 10, 2023
  3. Passed the Senate Mar 24, 2023
  4. Passed the House May 11, 2023
  5. To the governor Jun 9, 2023
  6. Became law Jun 30, 2023

What it does

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

Amends the School Code. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the State Board of Education shall establish a competitive grant program to support the development or enhancement of computer science programs in the K-12 schools. Provides that eligible entities are regional offices of education, intermediate service centers, State higher education institutions, schools designated as laboratory schools, and school…

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Amends the School Code. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the State Board of Education shall establish a competitive grant program to support the development or enhancement of computer science programs in the K-12 schools. Provides that eligible entities are regional offices of education, intermediate service centers, State higher education institutions, schools designated as laboratory schools, and school districts. Provides that approved entities shall be responsible for ensuring appropriate facilities are available and educators are appropriately trained on the use of any technologies or devices acquired for the purposes of the grant. Sets forth requirements to use the grant, renewal provisions, and rulemaking.

Every action

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

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Education · Senate Education
  5. CommitteeDo Pass Education; 013-000-000 · Senate Education
  6. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 9, 2023
  7. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  8. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  9. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  10. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  11. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
  12. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  13. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  14. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  15. SenateSecond Reading
  16. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 22, 2023
  17. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  18. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 041-007-000
  19. HouseArrived in House
  20. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
  21. HouseFirst Reading
  22. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  23. HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Carol Ammons
  24. CommitteeAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  25. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
  26. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
  27. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
  28. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 008-000-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  29. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  30. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  31. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  1. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
  2. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000
  3. SenatePassed Both Houses
  4. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Cyril Nichols
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date January 1, 2024
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0264

Roll calls

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

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 41–7
Mar 24, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 41 No 7 Not voting 11
Democrats: 36 yes, 0 no Republicans: 5 yes, 7 no
How each member voted

Yes · 41

No · 7

Not voting · 11

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 105–0
May 11, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 105 No 0 Not voting 12
Democrats: 72 yes, 0 no Republicans: 33 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 105

Not voting · 6

Excused · 6

Committee and other votes

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

Yes · 13

Not voting · 1

 13–0
Apr 19, 2023 House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 8

Not voting · 1

 Passed 8–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 14 cosponsors: 14 Democrats.

All 14 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.