Illinois, sexual assault

Proposed Illinois legislation would expel students who commit sexual assaults in schools
The bill was introduced last year after a state senator found that a student in his district was allowed to stay in class after sexually assaulting another student.
New Illinois bill seeks to expel students who commit sexual assault in schools
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) and State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) have introduced legislation to ensure students who commit sexual assault or sexual violence in schools face mandatory expulsion for at least one year.
New Illinois bill aims to protect students from sexual assault
Senate Bill 98 would require that students who commit a sexual assault in schools be expelled for at least one year.
‘Cannot be swept under the rug’: Bill would require Illinois students who commit sexual assault to be expelled
School boards may be required to expel students who sexually assault another student under school supervision, thanks to a bill brought forward by Central Illinois legislators. The proposal is sponsored by Sen.
Bill would expel students for at least a year if they commit a sexual assault
A sexual assault involving school kids in a small central Illinois community has prompted an Illinois lawmaker to take action. State Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, said he was shocked to find out that the student who committed the sexual assault was allowed to stay in class.

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