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SPRINGFIELD, IL -- High school students who chronically cut class or drop out altogether would have their drivers' licenses taken away under a bill moving through the state legislature.

The measure would strip drivers' licenses from any student younger than 18 who misses at least 18 days of school during a school year without a valid excuse.

Seventeen other states have similar laws on their books.

The Illinois proposal already has passed the House and is awaiting a Senate vote.