HB4997

SCH CD-PARENTING EDUCATION

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4997 mandates parenting education for grades 6 through 12 in public schools.

HB4997 amends the Illinois School Code to require school districts to provide parenting education for students in grades 6 through 12. This education must be included in the regular courses of study and students can earn school credit for completing these courses. The State Board of Education will assist districts in developing instructional materials and training teachers. The bill also establishes a 7-year pilot program to support health and wellness student-learning requirements by utilizing a unit of instruction on parenting education in participating school districts.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
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

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 25

House

To Mandate Subcommittee