HB1366Introduced in the House
SCH CD-SPEC ED-PARENTAL NOTICE
Introduced by Michael Crawford, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that the special education notice provided to a parent or guardian prior to a meeting shall inform the parent or guardian of the parent's or guardian's right to invite other individuals to the meeting to assist the parent or guardian, including individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, and advocates for the parent, guardian, or child. Requires the State Board of Education to prepare and distribute to each school district written informational material about the individualized education program (IEP) facilitation process. Provides that the informational material on IEP facilitation shall be disseminated to parents and guardians by schools using the same distribution methods employed to transmit other documents and information related to an IEP meeting to a parent or guardian.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0047
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading in Senate · May 21, 2025
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Education Policy Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 013-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-001-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Do Pass Education; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0047
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