SB1395

INCARCERATED-DISABILITIES

Introduced·1/29/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB1395 aims to ensure equitable access to education, employment, and training for incarcerated individuals with intellectual or.

Illinois SB1395, the Equitable Access to Education, Employment, and Training for Incarcerated Individuals with Disabilities Act, mandates reasonable accommodations for incarcerated individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This includes waiving the Test of Adult Basic Education requirement to ensure they can participate in educational and vocational programs. The bill also requires the Department of Corrections to develop staff training programs in collaboration with disability advocacy organizations and educational institutions.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Criminal Law Committee Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

2:00 PM

Criminal Law Committee Hearing

History

Mar 4

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

Feb 27

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments