SB3224

ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Final Passage·5/21/26

SB3224 amends Illinois laws to enhance educational services for students with visual and hearing disabilities, including Braille instruction and.

SB3224 revises the Illinois School Code to mandate that students who are functionally blind receive Braille reading and writing instruction. It also requires the State Board of Education to develop criteria for classifying students as functionally blind. Additionally, the bill amends the School Safety Drill Act to require schools to obtain crisis response mapping data for emergency preparedness. This data must be compatible with existing security software and be provided to local first responders.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6

8:00 AM

House Human Services Committee Hearing

Feb 17

2:00 PM

Senate Education Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

Senate

Sent to the Governor

May 21

House

Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

May 21

House

Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond