HB4280

SCH CD-SPEC ED-NOTICES-FORMS

Introduced·1/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4280 amends the School Code to revise procedures for special education identification, evaluation, and placement of children.

HB4280 amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code to update procedures for the identification, evaluation, and placement of children in special education programs. The State Superintendent must send revised uniform notices to school districts and organizations every even-numbered year. The bill requires the State Board of Education to establish criteria for special education eligibility, including definitions for qualified bilingual specialists and culturally appropriate programs.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Education Policy Committee Hearing

Mar 19

8:00 AM

House Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 17

House

Assigned to Education Policy Committee

Jan 14

House

First Reading