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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/17/2026
04/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind. Makes conforming changes to the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, and the MRSA Prevention, Control, and Reporting Act.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND," proposes to change the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind. This name change is a conforming amendment, meaning it requires corresponding adjustments in several other Illinois laws to reflect the new name. Specifically, the bill amends the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, and the MRSA Prevention, Control, and Reporting Act. These changes ensure that all references to the institution are updated, maintaining consistency across state legislation. The primary goal is to rename the school, and the other amendments are consequential to this main objective.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Michelle Mussman (D)*,
Diane Blair-Sherlock (D),
Amy Briel (D),
C.D. Davidsmeyer (R),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Norine Hammond (R),
Nicole La Ha (R),
Lindsey LaPointe (D),
Anna Moeller (D),
Kyle Moore (R),
Katie Stuart (D),
Maurice West (D),
Ann Williams (D),
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/17/2026)
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