HB2337Introduced in the House
SCH CD-SPECIAL ED-SETTLEMENT
Introduced by Laura Faver Dias, District 62
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. With respect to impartial due process hearings, provides that no mediation agreement, resolution agreement, or settlement agreement may include, as a condition of settlement, that a parent, a student (if at least 18 years of age or emancipated), or the designated representative of a student who is at least 18 years of age prospectively waive a free, appropriate public education or prospectively waive the right to assert claims for the nonimplementation of a free, appropriate public education. Provides that any mediation agreement, resolution agreement, or settlement agreement containing such prospective waivers is unenforceable in an administrative proceeding or in a State or federal court. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0211
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion in Senate · May 22, 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?
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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. Laura Faver Dias
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Laura Faver Dias
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Education Policy Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Laura Faver Dias
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 013-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Do Pass Education; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0211
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