HB3772Introduced in the House
SCH CD-SUSPENSION/EXPULSION
Introduced by William Davis, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the School Code. Provides that early childhood programs receiving State funds shall restrict suspensions. Provides that the decision to suspend a student in preschool for 3 or more days may only be made by the superintendent of the school district, director of an early childhood program, or their equivalent and that the length of the suspension for any student in preschool may not be longer than the number of days required by the school district or early childhood program to develop and implement a behavior intervention plan or safety plan. Prohibits a student in kindergarten through grade 2 from being expelled unless otherwise required by federal or State law. Provides that the decision to suspend a student in kindergarten through grade 2 for 3 or more days may only be made by the superintendent of the school district and that the length of the suspension for any student in kindergarten through grade 2 may not be longer than the number of days required by the school district to develop and implement a behavior intervention plan or safety plan. Provides that a student who is suspended in excess of 20 school days may be immediately transferred to an alternative program. Provides that a student shall not be denied transfer because of the suspension, except in cases in which such transfer is deemed to cause a threat to the safety of students or staff in the alternative program. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0546
July 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurrence · May 30, 2026
72
Yes
40
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Do Pass / Short Debate Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education; 010-005-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education; 008-005-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 062-046-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Education; 010-003-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 014-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Lightford
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Third Reading - Passed; 030-021-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 4
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. William "Will" Davis
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed Concur Rep. William "Will" Davis
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Motion Filed to Suspend House Rule(s) for Immediate Consideration Rep. Bob Morgan
Motion Prevailed to Suspend Rule 073-039-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Placed on Postponed Consideration
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Placed on Postponed Consideration
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-002-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 4
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. William "Will" Davis
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed Concur Rep. William "Will" Davis
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 072-040-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs 072-040-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 10, 2026; some provisions
Effective Date July 1, 2027; some provisions
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0546
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