SB 3361

Illinois Senate bill in Session 104.

Status: enacted. Latest action: July 31, 2026.

SCH CD-RELIGIOUS HAIRSTYLES.

Bill ID IL-104-SB-3361
Session 104
Status enacted
Senate enacted 2026-07-31
Summary

Amends the School Code. Provides that when registering or seeking recognition status with the State Board of Education, a nonpublic elementary or secondary school shall include assurances that the school will not prohibit religious hairstyles, hair-related religious practices, or facial hair worn in accordance with a student's or employee's sincerely held religious beliefs, observance, or practice. Provides that a school uniform or dress code policy adopted by a school board or local school council may not include or apply to religious hairstyles, hair-related religious practices, or facial hair worn in accordance with a student's sincerely held religious beliefs, observance, or practice. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Sponsor
Mike Simmons
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-07-31 Status enacted
2026-07-31 Latest Action 7/31/2026 - Senate:
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