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SB 442

EDUCATION-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Don Harmon

Illinois SB 442 advances education technology policy through committee with unanimous support, now awaiting assignment phase processing.

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Bill Summary · SB 442

Legislative bill overview

SB 442 is an Illinois education technology bill sponsored by Don Harmon that has advanced through committee with unanimous approval. The bill recently passed its executive committee phase and is currently in the assignment process after being re-referred on April 11, 2025.

Why is this important

Education technology legislation shapes how schools implement digital tools, which affects student learning outcomes, teacher workload, and district budgets. The unanimous committee vote (11-0-0) suggests broad bipartisan support, though the bill's specific provisions remain unclear from the action log alone.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: EdTech initiatives often require significant infrastructure investment and ongoing maintenance that may strain already-tight school budgets
  • Student data privacy: Technology adoption raises concerns about how student information is collected, stored, and used by vendors
  • Digital equity: Without careful design, tech mandates could widen achievement gaps between well-funded and under-resourced districts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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