HB4253 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH CD-COMPULSORY KINDERGARTEN
Last Action
1/14/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/26-1  from Ch. 122, par. 26-1
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Compulsory Attendance Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, any pupil enrolled in the public schools who is of compulsory school age but who has not yet attended kindergarten at a public, private, or parochial school shall be required to satisfactorily complete kindergarten before advancing to first grade. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
12/18/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin Schmidt
1/14/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/14/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee