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In Their Own Words | School Cash Debate

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One House Bill requires any school-related event to accept cash payments.

It comes after some schools in the past year turned to card-only payments for events.

Lawmakers debated whether the bill restricts local control or reenforces privacy with financial transactions.

We hear the debate on the House floor In Their Own Words.

The House killed the bill 34-32. Two members were unable to vote on the bill.

Learn more about HB 1017.

Jackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He is pursuing a degree in English, Journalism and Secondary Education at Augustana University and planning to graduate in May 2025. He plans to pursue a career in sports journalism.