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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning in-service training programs for teachers, administrators, and school support personnel, provides that the training regarding health conditions of students shall include the proper handling of service animals in the school setting and the instruction on the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, as it pertains to the school environment, shall include the proper handling of service animals, the rights of students who use service animals, and appropriate interactions with service animals.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to enhance in-service training for school personnel by incorporating crucial information about service animals. Specifically, it mandates that training on student health conditions and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination based on disability, must now include proper handling of service animals in schools. This training will also cover the rights of students who use service animals and how to interact appropriately with these animals, ensuring a more inclusive and supportive school environment for students with disabilities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Education (on 02/03/2026)
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