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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Allows the school district to initiate an impartial due process hearing within 14 (rather than 5) days of any written parent request for an independent educational evaluation to show that its evaluation is appropriate. Requires an independent educational evaluation at public expense to be completed within 60 school days (rather than 30 days) of a parent's written request unless the school district initiates an impartial due process hearing or the parent or school district offers reasonable grounds to show that such time period should be extended. Provides that if the due process hearing decision indicates that the parent is entitled to an independent educational evaluation, it must be completed within 60 school days (rather than 30 days) of the decision unless the parent or the school district offers reasonable grounds to show that such period should be extended.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to modify provisions related to independent educational evaluations for children with disabilities. Specifically, the bill extends the timeframe for school districts to initiate an impartial due process hearing from 5 to 14 days after a parent's written request for an independent educational evaluation. It also increases the time allowed for completing an independent educational evaluation at public expense from 30 to 60 school days, both for initial requests and for evaluations following a due process hearing decision. The bill maintains the existing protections for parents, including the right to an independent evaluation if they disagree with the school district's evaluation, while providing school districts with more flexibility in timing. The changes aim to give school districts and parents more time to complete comprehensive educational evaluations for children with special needs, potentially reducing time pressures and allowing for more thorough assessments. The bill applies to the identification, evaluation, and placement of children with disabilities, and is part of the broader framework of special education services in Illinois.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0368 (on 08/15/2025)
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