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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that immediately upon the determination of a substantial deficiency in reading or the characteristics of dyslexia based upon (i) screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring, or assessment data, (ii) statewide assessments, or (iii) teacher observations, the parent or legal guardian of a student in grades 1 through 3 who exhibits a substantial deficiency in reading must be notified in writing by the student's teacher of the following: (1) that the student has been identified as having a substantial deficiency in reading; (2) a description of the services that the school district currently is providing to the student; (3) a description of the proposed supplemental instructional services and supports that are designed to remediate the identified area of reading deficiency which the school district plans to provide the student; and (4) strategies for parents and guardians to use in helping the student to succeed in reading proficiency.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois School Code to require immediate written notification to parents or legal guardians of students in grades 1-3 when a substantial reading deficiency or characteristics of dyslexia are identified. The notification must include four key pieces of information: first, a clear statement that the student has been identified as having a substantial reading deficiency; second, a description of current services the school district is providing to the student; third, details about proposed supplemental instructional services and supports designed to help remediate the reading deficiency; and fourth, strategies for parents and guardians to help their child improve reading proficiency. The identification of a reading deficiency can be based on multiple sources, including screening data, diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring, statewide assessment results, or teacher observations. The goal of this bill is to ensure early intervention and parental involvement when a student is struggling with reading in the early elementary grades.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie (on 07/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3009&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3009.htm |
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