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HB 2169

EDUCATION-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tony McCombie

Illinois HB 2169 advances education technology policy through committee, but its specific provisions remain unclear from legislative record without full bill text access.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2169

Legislative bill overview

HB 2169 is an Illinois education technology bill sponsored by Representative Tony McCombie that has advanced through committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation but currently remains in the Rules Committee awaiting consideration. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available action history, making it difficult to assess its exact scope without access to the full text.

Why is this important

Education technology legislation can significantly impact how schools deploy digital resources, train educators, manage student data privacy, and allocate technology budgets. Such bills often shape whether districts adopt specific platforms, how funds are distributed, and what safeguards protect student information—affecting millions of Illinois students and school district operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Technology vendor relationships – Unclear whether the bill favors specific ed-tech companies or creates competitive bidding requirements
  • Data privacy and student information – Education tech bills frequently raise concerns about how student data is collected, stored, and shared with third parties
  • Funding and resource allocation – Questions about whether implementation requires new state funding or shifts existing education budgets toward technology

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

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