SB1231

SCH ED-SPECIAL ED FACILITIES

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Illinois SB1231 amends special education provisions to enhance evaluation, placement, and program development for students with disabilities.

Illinois SB1231 modifies special education regulations to improve evaluation, placement, and program development for students with disabilities. The bill allows school districts to initiate an impartial due process hearing within 14 days of a parent's request for an independent educational evaluation. It mandates that independent evaluations be completed within 60 school days unless extended for reasonable grounds.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

115 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

8:00 AM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

Apr 23, 2025

8:30 AM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Aug 15, 2025

Senate

Governor Approved

Aug 15, 2025

Senate

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 15, 2025

Senate

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0368