Bill > HB2994

This bill amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act to modify provisions related to accessing mental health records, particularly for minors and individuals involved in special education services. The bill specifically expands the rights of parents and guardians to access mental health records by adding a new provision that allows parents or guardians of minors involved in special education services to inspect and copy records of specific mental health or developmental services they previously consented to, regardless of the minor's age. Additionally, the bill adds a new subsection clarifying that the amendments do not impact protections or access to records under the Illinois School Student Records Act or the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The key changes aim to provide more clarity and flexibility for parents and guardians seeking to understand and support the mental health and educational services of their children, while maintaining important privacy protections. The bill preserves existing provisions about record access for various parties, such as the recipient themselves, attorneys, guardians, and other authorized representatives, with specific considerations for different age groups and circumstances.

Education, Justice

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2994&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104