SB2991

SCH-SUSPEND/EXPEL-SEX ASSAULT

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB2991 amends school disciplinary procedures, focusing on expulsion and suspension policies.

Illinois SB2991 amends the School Code to revise disciplinary procedures for students. It mandates that students accused of sexual assault or misconduct cannot directly question or contact the alleged victim during hearings. The bill also requires school boards to consider other interventions before expelling or suspending students, limiting suspensions to three days unless other interventions are exhausted. It prohibits zero-tolerance policies and mandates professional development for school personnel on trauma-responsive learning environments.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

Senate Education Committee Hearing

Mar 10

2:00 PM

Senate Criminal Law Committee Hearing

History

Apr 24

Senate

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

Apr 15

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

Mar 27

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026