Illinois K-2 Expulsion and Suspension Reform Bill Fails to Pass

Illinois K-2 expulsion and suspension reform bill fails to pass

Illinois Democratic bill to change how children in K-2 are punished was killed by the bell, as the proposal failed to pass the House after midnight.

Illinois House Passes Bill to Raise Minimum Detention Age for Minors - Mahomet Daily

The Illinois House has approved legislation that would raise the minimum age at which minors can be detained in juvenile facilities. The bill, which has already cleared the Senate, now awaits the governor’s signature. Key Provisions of the Bill Minimum Detention Age Raised: The legislation would prohibit the detention of children under age 13 in county jails or municipal lockups for more than six hours, raising the threshold from the current st…