Bill > HB1106

This bill establishes the Local Advisory Committees on Special Education Act, which requires school districts or regional cooperative programs to create local advisory committees on special education when requested by more than three parents or guardians of students receiving special education services. The committees will primarily consist of parents or guardians of students with disabilities (with at least 50% directly selected by these parents), and must also include at least one individual with a disability, a public school administrator, a special education teacher, and other community members. These committees will have key responsibilities including providing recommendations about unmet needs of students with disabilities, reviewing school improvement plans, monitoring compliance with state and federal special education laws, offering input on funding applications, and serving as advocates for students with disabilities. School districts must provide logistical and technical support to these committees, including access to training and relevant records, and must notify parents about the committee's existence and purpose. The committees must meet at least four times annually, with meetings that are publicly announced and open to the public, and official minutes must be maintained. Committee members will serve without pay but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and aims to enhance parental involvement and oversight in special education services.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1106&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104