HB1366

SCH CD-SPEC ED-PARENTAL NOTICE

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Illinois HB1366 mandates schools to inform parents of children with disabilities about their right to an IEP advocate.

HB1366 amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code to require schools to provide written notice to parents or guardians of children with disabilities. This notice informs them of their right to have an individualized education program (IEP) advocate present at any meeting regarding the child's current or prospective IEP. The school may include this notification in other provided documentation, such as admission and enrollment documents.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

2:00 PM

Education Committee Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

8:00 AM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Aug 1, 2025

House

Governor Approved

Aug 1, 2025

House

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 1, 2025

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0047