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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Creates the Special Education Workload Task Force to develop guidance on the calculation of workload limits for special educators. Sets forth the members. Provides for meetings and administrative support. Requires the Task Force to submit its guidance to the State Board of Education and the General Assembly on or before June 30, 2027. Dissolves the Task Force upon submission of the guidance. Repeals these provisions on June 30, 2028.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Special Education Workload Task Force to create guidelines for determining workload limits for special educators, which includes classroom teachers, resource teachers, and related service providers like social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. The Task Force will be composed of representatives from various statewide organizations, including teachers' unions, school principals, administrators, and specific special education and related service professional groups, all appointed by the State Superintendent of Education. The Task Force is required to meet as called by the State Superintendent, with administrative support provided by the State Board of Education. Its primary duty is to submit its developed guidance to the State Board of Education and the General Assembly by June 30, 2027, after which it will be dissolved. These provisions are set to expire on June 30, 2028.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura (on 02/24/2026)
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