SB3361 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH CD-RELIGIOUS HAIRSTYLES
Last Action
2/17/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Education
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mike Simmons
Hearings
Education Hearing Feb 24 2026 2:00PM Capitol 212 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/2-3.25o  
105 ILCS 5/10-22.25b  from Ch. 122, par. 10-22.25b
105 ILCS 5/34-2.3  from Ch. 122, par. 34-2.3
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
2/04/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/04/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Education