We are writing to ask for your help by submitting a witness slip in support of HB171. This is bill revises language from “guidance counselor” and “school guidance counselor” to “school counselor throughout the bill. This is a significant step in clarifying school counselor identity in Illinois.

Here is a direct link to the bill – HB1719: – https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=1719&GAID=16&GA=102&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=130401&SessionID=110.

Filing a Witness Slip and is only a few clicks away. Here is the process:

1. Go to the Illinois General Assembly website https://my.ilga.gov/Hearing/HearingDetail/18021.
2. Find HB1719 in the list of bills – Sponsor Deanne M. Mazzochi
3. Click on the icon at the end of the row – Create Witness Slip.
4. Enter your information and then select “proponent” and “record of appearance only” in order to submit your support of this bill.

This bill is scheduled to be heard on Weds. 3/17/21, please submit your witness slip Today. YOUR VOICE MATTERS!!!