HB4674

SCH CD-STUDENT SUICIDE

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4674 mandates anti-bullying policies in schools, requires investigations into student suicides, and establishes a Bullying and.

HB4674 amends the Illinois School Code to require school districts, charter schools, and non-public, non-sectarian elementary and secondary schools to implement comprehensive anti-bullying policies. These policies must include definitions of bullying and cyberbullying, intervention strategies, and consequences for false accusations. Schools must also collect and submit data on bullying incidents to the State Board of Education. In the event of a student suicide, schools must conduct a thorough investigation to determine if bullying played a role.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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

Mar 27

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 19

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth