SB1555Introduced in the Senate
SCH CD-SPEC ED ADVIS COUNCIL
Introduced by Meg Loughran Cappel, District 49
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Adds the Secretary of Early Childhood or his or her designee as a member of the Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities. Provides that the Council shall establish a committee charged with ensuring that all children aged 3 to 5 with disabilities have access to high-quality, inclusive, early-childhood services, provided in the least restrictive environment, across all early learning settings. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0109
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 23, 2025
108
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
109 representatives recorded in this House 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 representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Postponed - Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Education; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 27, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 1, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0109
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