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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB 3224         </title>
<shortdesc>SCH CD-SEX ED-BOUNDARIES</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit</sponsors>
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<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/10/2023</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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<synopsis>
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<reference>105 ILCS 5/27-9.1</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 122, par. 27-9.1</aliasreference><SynopsisText>     Amends the Article of the School Code concerning courses of study. In provisions relating to sex education, requires that course material and instruction include an age-appropriate discussion about the importance of establishing physical boundaries in relationships and interactions with others. Requires that the instruction must include a discussion about (i) how to set appropriate boundaries with others, (ii) how to respond to unwanted physical contact or advances, (iii) the importance of saying "no" in uncomfortable situations, and (iv) how to help a peer deal with an uncomfortable situation. Effective immediately.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/19/2021</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit</action>
<statusdate>2/19/2021</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/19/2021</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>3/16/2021</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Assigned to Elementary &amp; Secondary Education: School Curriculum &amp; Policies  Committee</action>
<statusdate>3/27/2021</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>1/10/2023</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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