HB5398Introduced in the House
SCH CD-DISABLE HISTORY/AWARE
Introduced by Daniel Didech, District 59
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. In the provisions concerning disability history and awareness, requires a school district to also provide instruction on disability awareness and inclusion education. Provides that the instruction on disability history and awareness shall include: (1) grade-appropriate content on understanding different disabilities and accessible practices; (2) peer inclusion training and collaborative classroom projects promoting interaction between students with and without disabilities; (3) hands-on workshops; (4) school-wide programming during March; and (5) recognition systems for students, classes, and schools demonstrating exemplary inclusion practices.
Where it stands
Referred to Rules Committee
February 10, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
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