HB 1553

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 27, 2026.

ELECTION DAY WAIVER.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-1553
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Rules Committee
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-03-27
Education Elections / Voting Labor / Employment
Summary

Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning holidays, provides that a school board or other entity eligible to apply for waivers and modifications under the Code is authorized to hold school or schedule teachers' institutes, parent-teacher conferences, or staff development on November 3, 2026 (2026 General Election Day) if certain conditions are met. Effective July 1, 2025.

Sponsor
Tony M. McCombie
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-01-28 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-27 Status in_committee
2026-03-27 Latest Action 3/27/2026 - House:
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