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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that out-of-school suspensions and expulsions should only be used when the student's presence poses a threat to the operation of the school, poses a threat to the health or safety of students or school personnel, or causes a disruption to other students' learning opportunities. Provides that to ensure that students are not excluded from school unnecessarily, it is recommended that school officials consider implementing proactive evidence-based interventions that improve behavioral outcomes for all students. Provides that out-of-school suspensions of 3 days or less may be used only if the student's conduct poses a threat to the operation of the school, poses a threat to the health or safety of students or school personnel, or causes (rather than the student's continuing presence in school would pose a threat to school safety or) a disruption to other students' learning opportunities. Provides that the school board shall be solely responsible for determining, on a case-by-case basis, whether the student's conduct poses a threat to the operation of the school, poses a threat to the health or safety of students or school personnel, or causes a disruption to other students' learning opportunities. Provides that out-of-school suspensions of longer than 3 days, expulsions, and disciplinary removals to alternative schools may be used only if other appropriate and available behavioral and disciplinary interventions have been attempted (rather than exhausted) and the student's conduct poses a threat to the school, poses a threat to the health or safety of students or school personnel, or causes a disruption to other students' learning opportunities (rather than the student's continuing presence in school would either (i) pose a threat to the safety of other students, staff, or members of the school community or (ii) substantially disrupt, impede, or interfere with the operation of the school). Makes conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the School Code to provide more nuanced guidelines for student suspensions and expulsions, emphasizing that these disciplinary actions should only be used as a last resort and when a student's presence poses a genuine threat to school safety or learning environment. Specifically, the bill requires school boards to carefully consider the circumstances of each disciplinary situation, attempting to use evidence-based interventions and non-exclusionary discipline methods before resorting to suspensions or expulsions. For out-of-school suspensions of 3 days or less, schools can only use this approach if a student's conduct poses a threat to school operations, the health or safety of students or personnel, or significantly disrupts other students' learning. For longer suspensions or expulsions, schools must first attempt other appropriate behavioral interventions and determine that the student's conduct creates a substantial threat. The bill also recommends that schools consider alternative disciplinary approaches such as in-school suspensions, restorative practices, and small-group behavior management instruction. Additionally, the legislation requires schools to provide support services for students suspended for more than 3 days and to create policies facilitating student re-engagement after disciplinary actions.
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner (on 02/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2060&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2060.htm |
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