Illinois Senators Approve Bill That Would Expel Students Who Sexually Assault Fellow Students

Illinois lawmakers are advancing a proposal aimed at strengthening disciplinary measures against student-on-student sexual assault in schools. The state Senate has approved a bill that mandates the expulsion of any student found to have sexually assaulted a peer, setting a minimum expulsion period of one year. Advocates of the measure argue it prioritizes safety and ensures serious consequences for such actions. Opponents voice concerns about due process and long-term impacts on student futures. The bill now heads to the Illinois House, where it will undergo further debate and consideration before potentially becoming law.