HB4480

SCH CD-SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4480 mandates employment history reviews for school employees and contractors to prevent sexual misconduct.

HB4480 requires schools and contractors to conduct employment history reviews for positions involving direct contact with children or students. This includes verifying past employment details and any allegations of sexual misconduct. Substitute teachers must undergo additional reviews if seeking employment in multiple districts. Schools must develop an employee code of professional conduct policy addressing staff-student boundaries and reporting requirements.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 25

2:00 PM

House Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Committee Hearing

Mar 19

2:00 PM

House Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Feb 17

House

Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

Jan 20

House

First Reading