SB0408Introduced in the Senate
EDUCATION-TECH
Introduced by David Koehler, District 46
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois School Student Records Act. In the definition of "Student Permanent Record", provides that a Student Permanent Record may include a summary of performance for students that received special education services. Provides that a summary of performance shall be substantially similar to the summary of performance form developed by the State Board. Provides that any summary of performance maintained as part of a Student Permanent Record shall be kept confidential and not be disclosed except as otherwise authorized under the Act. Provides that a summary of performance may be excluded from a Student Permanent Record if, after being notified in writing that (i) school districts do not keep special education records beyond 5 years and (ii) if a summary of performance record is not kept in a student's permanent file, the student may not have the documentation necessary to qualify for State or federal benefits in the future, the student and parents or guardians consent in writing to the exclusion of the summary of performance. In provisions concerning the release of school student records, provides that school student records or information contained therein may be released, transferred, disclosed, or otherwise disseminated to the Department of Human Services for the sole purpose of assessing or evaluating the student's eligibility for Medicaid waiver benefits consistent with rules adopted by the Department of Human Services.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0356
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurrence in Senate · May 31, 2025
56
Yes
0
No
3
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?
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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 | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Do Pass Executive; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. David Koehler
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 015-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Koehler
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael Crawford
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
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; 010-000-000
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 22, 2025
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. David Koehler
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Education
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 013-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0356
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