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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Boards Article of the School Code. Provides that, on or before July 1, 2026, each school district that serves students in any of grades kindergarten through 3 shall report specified information to the State Board of Education regarding the use of early literacy screeners. Provides that, on or before January 1, 2027, the Illinois State Board of Education shall file a report with the General Assembly outlining the data received. Requires the report to be posted publicly on the State Board of Education's Internet website no later than January 1, 2027. Repeals the provisions on July 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts in Illinois that serve students in kindergarten through 3rd grade to submit detailed information about their early literacy screeners to the State Board of Education by July 1, 2026. Specifically, districts must report the types of early literacy screeners they use, which skill areas the screeners assess, the grade levels being tested, and how frequently the screeners are administered each year. The State Board of Education is then mandated to compile this data and submit a comprehensive report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2027, which must also be publicly posted on their website. Early literacy screeners are diagnostic tools designed to assess young students' reading and language development skills, helping educators identify potential learning challenges early. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning these reporting requirements will automatically expire on July 1, 2027, after which the law will no longer be in effect. This legislation aims to provide a statewide overview of early literacy assessment practices and support targeted educational interventions for young learners.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (32)
Christopher Belt (D)*,
Michelle Mussman (D)*,
Kam Buckner (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Cristina Castro (D),
Sharon Chung (D),
Margaret Croke (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Laura Fine (D),
Robyn Gabel (D),
Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D),
Edgar González (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Napoleon Harris (D),
Lisa Hernandez (D),
Jay Hoffman (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Tracy Katz Muhl (D),
Kimberly Lightford (D),
Meg Loughran Cappel (D),
Bob Morgan (D),
Yolonda Morris (D),
Julie Morrison (D),
Laura Murphy (D),
Robert Peters (D),
Mike Porfirio (D),
Ryan Spain (R),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Mark Walker (D),
Last Action
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 013-000-000 (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1672&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1672ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1672eng.htm |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1672sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1672.htm |
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