HB1783

ST BD ED-LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT

Final Passage·5/19/26

Illinois HB1783 establishes a language assessment program for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind children.

HB1783, the Language Equality Acquisition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind Children Act, mandates the State Board of Education, in collaboration with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission and the Department of Human Services, to establish a language assessment program for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. The program will include language developmental milestones in American Sign Language (ASL) and English, aiming to assess, monitor, and track these children's language development.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 19
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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7
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 5

2:00 PM

Senate Education Committee Hearing

Mar 19

8:00 AM

House Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

May 19

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

May 19

House

Passed Both Houses