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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Recognizes and affirms the profound importance of service animals in supporting the safety, health, independence, and academic success of students with disabilities across Illinois. Encourages all Illinois school districts to continue fostering respect for individuals who use service animals and to promote awareness of the rights and responsibilities established under federal and state law. Urges state agencies, including the Illinois State Board of Education, to review existing policies, administrative rules, oversight practices, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure that all Illinois schools fully comply with disability rights laws governing service-animal access, including appropriate staff training, consistent implementation, and timely resolution of barriers or complaints.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes the significant role service animals play in helping students with disabilities in Illinois stay safe, healthy, independent, and succeed academically. It encourages all school districts in the state to treat individuals who use service animals with respect and to educate people about the legal rights and responsibilities related to service animals. Furthermore, it calls on state agencies, such as the Illinois State Board of Education, to examine their current policies and practices to make sure all Illinois schools are following disability rights laws that allow service animals in schools, which includes ensuring staff are properly trained, rules are applied consistently, and any problems or complaints are addressed promptly.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes (on 02/18/2026)
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