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Introduced
09/08/2025
09/08/2025
In Committee
10/15/2025
10/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning mental health screenings, removes the requirement that the State Board of Education report its work and make available resource materials, including model procedures and guidance informed by a phased approach to implementing universal mental health screening in schools, on or before September 1, 2026. Also removes the requirement that school districts offer, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, mental health screenings to students in grade 3 through grade 12. Effective January 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois School Code by removing several key provisions related to mental health screenings in schools. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement for the State Board of Education to report and make available resource materials about implementing universal mental health screenings by September 1, 2026, and removes the mandate for school districts to offer mental health screenings to students in grades 3-12 beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. Previously, the law required the State Board of Education to conduct a comprehensive process, including filing reports with the Governor and General Assembly, developing a strategy for implementing mental health screenings, and creating guidance materials for school districts. The bill effectively halts the planned implementation of mandatory mental health screenings in schools, which were originally designed to help identify and support students' mental health needs. The legislation will take effect on January 1, 2026, and represents a significant change in the state's approach to school-based mental health support.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 10/15/2025)
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