SB 3361

Illinois Senate bill in Session 104.

Status: enrolled. Latest action: June 18, 2026.

SCH CD-RELIGIOUS HAIRSTYLES.

Bill ID IL-104-SB-3361
Session 104
Status enrolled
Senate enrolled 2026-06-18
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
2026-06-18 Status enrolled
2026-06-18 Latest Action 6/18/2026 - Senate:
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