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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
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. Provides that, by the school year in which a student turns 16, the transition planning process must include discussions with the student's individualized education program (IEP) team regarding the student's graduation status and the implications of high school graduation. Requires the transition planning process to include informing the student, the student's parent or guardian, and the student's designated representative that (i) graduation with a regular high school diploma terminates the student's eligibility for a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and (ii) the student can continue to receive IEP services until the end of the school year in which the student turns 22 when appropriate to meet the student's IEP goals. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to enhance transition planning for students with disabilities, focusing on improving their preparation for post-secondary life. Beginning in the school year when a student turns 16, the bill requires transition planning discussions with the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to specifically address graduation status and its implications. The bill mandates that during these discussions, students, parents, and designated representatives must be informed about two critical points: first, graduating with a regular high school diploma terminates the student's eligibility for a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) under federal and state law, and second, students can continue to receive IEP services until the end of the school year in which they turn 22 when appropriate to meet their educational goals. This legislation aims to ensure that students with disabilities and their families are fully informed about educational transitions, helping them make more comprehensive and strategic plans for post-high school life, including potential continued educational support, career preparation, and independent living skills development. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (21)
Adriane Johnson (D)*,
Nicole La Ha (R)*,
Diane Blair-Sherlock (D),
Jason Bunting (R),
Michael Crawford (D),
Martha Deuter (D),
Amy Elik (R),
Mary Gill (D),
Amy Grant (R),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Jackie Haas (R),
Norine Hammond (R),
Matt Hanson (D),
Tony McCombie (R),
Yolonda Morris (D),
Michelle Mussman (D),
Suzanne Ness (D),
Jennifer Sanalitro (R),
Patrick Sheehan (R),
Katie Stuart (D),
Janet Yang Rohr (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0232 (on 08/15/2025)
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