Illinois HB 2960: SCH CD-MENTAL HEALTH ED REQ
Status: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (as of 2026-04-17)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 2960
Sponsors: Laura Faver Dias, Camille Y. Lilly, Gregg Johnson, Lindsey LaPointe, Maura Hirschauer, Terra Costa Howard
Bill Text
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