HR 734

Abstract

Commends Elizabeth Austin, Collen Kahl, and the members of the Pekin Community High School's Student Council Executive Board for their exemplary leadership and advocacy in advancing the proposal to establish a state color for Illinois. Encourages the Illinois State Board of Education's Student Advisory Council to consider researching the state's symbols to provide recommendations on a state color as part of its 2024/2025 project agenda. States the importance of ensuring an inclusive and participatory decision-making process by urging the Illinois State Board of Education's Student Advisory Council to actively engage students from diverse backgrounds and regions of the state when developing a recommendation for a state color. Emphasizes the necessity of transparency and urges the Illinois State Board of Education's Student Advisory Council to seek public input from Illinoisans at every stage. Commits to considering the Illinois State Board of Education's Student Advisory Council's recommendation for a state color and pledges to further collaborate with relevant stakeholders to establish it and later promote its recognition and significance across Illinois. Encourages the Illinois State Board of Education's Student Advisory Council to update the Illinois State Legislature on the development of a recommendation for a state color, including insights gained from student engagement activities and any lessons they learned as part of the process.