This plan would require any student who commits sexual assault or attempted sexual assault at school, a school-sponsored activity or event, or activities related to school to be expelled for at least one year.

Illinois lawmakers have reintroduced legislation aimed at protecting students by strengthening consequences for sexual assaults in schools.

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) and Rep. Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) hope to pass several plans this spring to save the Lincoln's New Salem state historic site.