Illinois SB 2992: SCH CD-LICENS-PARAPROFESSIONAL
Status: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (as of 2026-03-13)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: SB 2992
Sponsors: Dale Fowler
Bill Text
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