Illinois SB1231 amends special education provisions to enhance services for students with disabilities, including those who are functionally blind.
Illinois SB1231 amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code to improve special education services. It mandates that individualized education programs (IEP) for students who are functionally blind include Braille instruction and consider the student's strengths and weaknesses in Braille skills. For students on the autism spectrum, IEP teams must consider communication needs, social interaction skills, sensory experiences, and resistance to change.
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