SB2423Introduced in the Senate
SCH CD-SUSPENSION/EXPULSION
Introduced by Kimberly Lightford, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the School Code. Provides that early childhood programs receiving State funds shall restrict suspensions. Provides that the decision to suspend a student in preschool for 3 or more days may only be made by the superintendent of the school district, director of an early childhood program, or their equivalent and that the length of the suspension for any student in preschool may not be longer than the number of days required by the school district or early childhood program to develop and implement a behavior intervention plan or safety plan. Prohibits a student in kindergarten through grade 2 from being expelled unless otherwise required by federal or State law. Provides that the decision to suspend a student in kindergarten through grade 2 for 3 or more days may only be made by the superintendent of the school district and that the length of the suspension for any student in kindergarten through grade 2 may not be longer than the number of days required by the school district to develop and implement a behavior intervention plan or safety plan. Provides that a student who is suspended in excess of 20 school days may be immediately transferred to an alternative program. Provides that a student shall not be denied transfer because of the suspension, except in cases in which such transfer is deemed to cause a threat to the safety of students or staff in the alternative program. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 9, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Education Committee · April 2, 2025
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Willie Preston | 16 | Yes |
| Adriane Johnson | 30 | Yes |
| Mary Edly-Allen | 31 | Yes |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | 49 | Yes |
| Christopher Belt | 57 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
Postponed - Education
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Do Pass Education; 010-004-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 4, 2025
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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