Bill Sponsor
Illinois Senate Bill 2427
Session 104th
Sch Cd-Wireless Comm Device
Active
Active
Passed House on Apr 16, 2026
Sponsors
First Action
Feb 7, 2025
Latest Action
Apr 21, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2427
State
Illinois
Session
104th
Sponsorship by Party
Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that, on or before the 2026-2027 school year, each school board shall adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time, except as otherwise provided; and (2) includes guidance for secure and accessible storage of wireless devices during instructional time. Provides that the policy may not prohibit a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time: (1) when a teacher or instructor has authorized the student to use a wireless communication device for educational purposes; (2) in an emergency or in response to an imminent threat to the health or safety of an individual; (3) when a licensed physician determines that the possession or use of a wireless communication device is necessary for the health or well-being of the student; or (4) to fulfill an Individualized Education Plan or a Section 504 plan developed under Section 504; or (5) when the wireless communication device is necessary for students who are English learners to access learning materials. Prohibits a district from enforcing the policy through fees, fines, the deployment of a School Resource Officer, or local law enforcement officer. Requires each school board to review the effectiveness of its wireless communication device policy at least every 3 years.
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04/21/2026
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 4 - April 28, 2026
04/21/2026
Senate
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 4
04/16/2026
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
04/16/2026
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
04/16/2026
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
04/16/2026
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
04/16/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled
04/16/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
04/16/2026
House
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-003-001
04/16/2026
House
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
04/16/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted
04/08/2026
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
04/07/2026
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
04/07/2026
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
04/07/2026
House
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
04/07/2026
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
03/26/2026
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
03/25/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 012-000-000
03/18/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
03/18/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
03/12/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
03/12/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
03/04/2026
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
03/04/2026
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
03/04/2026
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
03/04/2026
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
03/03/2026
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
02/25/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
02/25/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
02/25/2026
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
02/19/2026
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
02/17/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
02/17/2026
House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
02/17/2026
House
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-002-000
06/01/2025
House
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
05/31/2025
House
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 1, 2025
05/29/2025
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
05/23/2025
House
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
05/23/2025
House
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
05/23/2025
House
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
05/16/2025
House
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
05/16/2025
House
Second Reading - Short Debate
05/16/2025
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
05/12/2025
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
05/07/2025
House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
05/07/2025
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
05/07/2025
House
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 010-001-001
05/07/2025
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Education Policy Committee; by Voice Vote
05/06/2025
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
04/30/2025
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
04/30/2025
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
04/29/2025
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
04/23/2025
House
Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Anthony DeLuca
04/23/2025
House
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
04/22/2025
House
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
04/22/2025
House
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
04/21/2025
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
04/17/2025
House
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
04/11/2025
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
04/11/2025
House
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michelle Mussman
04/09/2025
House
Referred to Rules Committee
04/09/2025
House
First Reading
04/09/2025
House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
04/09/2025
House
Arrived in House
04/09/2025
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
04/09/2025
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
04/09/2025
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
04/09/2025
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
04/09/2025
Senate
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
04/09/2025
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
04/03/2025
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 4, 2025
04/03/2025
Senate
Second Reading
03/27/2025
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
03/19/2025
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
03/19/2025
Senate
Do Pass as Amended Education; 014-000-000
03/18/2025
Senate
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
03/17/2025
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
03/14/2025
Senate
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
03/14/2025
Senate
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
03/13/2025
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
03/04/2025
Senate
Assigned to Education
02/20/2025
Senate
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
02/20/2025
Senate
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
02/20/2025
Senate
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
02/18/2025
Senate
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
02/07/2025
Senate
Referred to Assignments
02/07/2025
Senate
First Reading
02/07/2025
Senate
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
Sources
Record Created
Feb 14, 2025 2:54:29 AM
Record Updated
May 5, 2026 2:06:33 PM