HB4997Introduced in the House
SCH CD-PARENTING EDUCATION
Introduced by Robyn Gabel, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that school districts shall (rather than may) provide instruction in parenting education for grades 6 through 12 and include such instruction in the courses of study regularly taught therein. Provides that school districts shall (rather than may) give regular school credit for satisfactory completion by the student of parenting education courses. Makes related changes.
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
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
To Mandate Subcommittee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 To Mandate Subcommittee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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