SCH CD-JUNIOR COLOR GUARD House SponsorsRep. Martin McLaughlin, Travis Weaver and Brandun Schweizer 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/10-20.87 new105 ILCS 5/34-18.85 new Amends the School Code. Provides that subject to the availability of local resources, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, each public middle school, junior high school, and high school may establish a junior color guard program to promote the value of and honor military personnel. Provides that the junior color guard may be used at school events, including interscholastic athletic events and other events in which the presenting of the colors is requested. Provides that each school may allow the junior color guard to participate in community events in which the presenting of the colors may be requested. Provides that each school may work with a civic organization or association to provide adequate training to the members of the junior color guard on the execution of their duties. 1/19/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Martin McLaughlin 1/31/2024HouseFirst Reading 1/31/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/28/2024HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee 3/6/2024HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 013-000-000 3/6/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/4/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver 4/4/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer 4/17/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/17/2024HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/19/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die