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HB4674Introduced in the House

SCH CD-STUDENT SUICIDE

IntroducedHouse Rules

Introduced by Maurice West, District 67

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the School Code. Requires a policy on bullying to establish escalating interventions for students who engage in known, pervasive, and persistent bullying. Provides that in the event of the death by suicide of a student enrolled in a school district, the school district shall initiate a complete and transparent investigation to determine whether bullying or harassment related to the educational environment played a contributing role; sets forth investigation requirements. Requires the school district, upon completion of the investigation, to prepare a written investigative report summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommended corrective actions; sets forth report requirements. Allows the State Board of Education to review the report for compliance and to require a corrective action plan or an additional review if deficiencies are identified.

Where it stands

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

  9. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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