HB5551

SCH CD-VARIOUS FUNDING

Final Passage·5/28/26

Illinois HB5551 amends the School Code to adjust funding for special education services and recompute claims for general State aid.

HB5551 modifies provisions concerning the recomputation and adjustment of school district claims for general State aid or evidence-based funding, ending these provisions with Fiscal Year 2026. It also addresses the funding and reimbursement of special education services for students placed in various facilities, including orphanages, foster family homes, and children's homes. The bill specifies the conditions under which districts can claim reimbursement for these services and mandates that such claims be verified by the State Board of Education.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 28
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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7
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 27

8:00 AM

House Education Policy Committee Hearing

May 19

2:00 PM

Senate Education Committee Hearing

History

May 28

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

May 28

House

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 081-030-000

May 28

House

House Concurs