Illinois bill may stop police from ticketing students for truancy issues

Illinois bill may stop police from ticketing students for truancy issues

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois House is considering legislation, passed by the Senate, that would prohibit law enforcement from issuing students tickets for issues such as truancy. Senate Bill 1519 would amend the Illinois School Code to prevent school personnel from referring a truant student to law enforcement, including the School Resource Officer, or issuing a fine as punishment. In the House, Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) is spons…

Illinois Dems push banning cops from ticketing students for breaking school rules – Center Square

A measure proposed by Democratic State Sen. Karina Villa would ban police from issuing any tickets or citations to students for breaking school rules like truancy. Senate Bill 1519 would also require officers to receive extra training to become a school resource officer, including how to deal with students with disabilities.

Illinois Dems push banning cops from ticketing students for breaking school rules

(The Center Square) – Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford is again pushing to protect school kids at the forefront of his agenda.

IL Dems push banning cops from ticketing students for breaking school rules

Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford is again pushing to protect school kids at the forefront of his agenda.