HB4855

Illinois HB4855 mandates social and emotional learning instruction in K-12 schools, delivered by trained professionals, four times a year.

Illinois HB4855 amends the Children's Mental Health Act to require every school district to ensure students in grades K-12 receive direct social and emotional learning instruction at least four times each academic year. Instruction must be delivered by trained professionals, such as licensed school counselors, psychologists, or social workers, during a class period and address age-appropriate competencies outlined in the Illinois Learning Standards for Social/Emotional Learning. Classroom teachers must reinforce these concepts through integrated academic curriculum and classroom practices.