YORKVILLE – State Representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) is taking action to protect kids and support parents with the Protecting Kids Bill Package – a set of 12 bills focused on keeping kids safe, improving their well-being, and strengthening parental rights.
“These bills are about doing what’s right for kids in Illinois,” said Rep. Davis. “We need to do more to support, protect, and care for the next generation, allowing them to thrive throughout life.”
The Protecting Kids Bill Package includes:
- HB 1097: Allows parents or guardians to record audio during meetings regarding their child’s individualized education program (IEP).
- HB 1103: Requires online platforms distributing adult content to verify ages before granting access.
- HB 1106: Lets school districts create volunteer Special Education Advisory Committees when parents request them.
- HB 1107: Requires school staff training to better understand and support students with disabilities.
- HB 1113: Allows schools to welcome certified chaplains as volunteers, helping broaden student support.
- HB 1140: Prevents individuals charged with sex trafficking minors from pleading down to lesser offenses and receiving less jail time.
- HB 1260: Requires human trafficking awareness training for cosmetologists, barbers, bartenders, taxi drivers, and teachers.
- HB 1346: Creates a grant program to fully fund School Resource Officers (SROs).
- HB 2511: Creates the State Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Program to provide awareness and education to lower rates of fetal alcohol disorders.
- HB 2512: Ensures informed parental consent before minors receive psychotropic medications.
- HB 2542: Updates child support calculations to be more accurate and fair, helping third-shift workers like firefighters, nurses, and police officers.
- HB 3008: Launches the Illinois Classroom Supply Assistance Program to reimburse teachers for out-of-pocket classroom expenses.
“Keeping kids safe and helping them thrive should be a priority for everyone,” said Rep. Davis. “I’m hopeful for strong bipartisan support on these common-sense bills putting kids first.”
For more information about Representative Davis, visit RepJedDavis.com.
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