SB3533Introduced in the Senate
SCHCD-TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDNT
Introduced by Adriane Johnson, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the School Code. In a provision concerning twice-exceptional children, changes references from "children" to "students". Sets forth what the suggested best practices for addressing the educational and related needs of a twice-exceptional student, as well as any student who (i) is gifted, talented, or accelerated or would benefit from an advanced academic program and (ii) is eligible for a federal Section 504 plan, may include. Allows a school board to adopt a policy to allow for the development of a written education plan to address the advanced abilities or achievement levels of twice-exceptional students through individualized services, goals, accommodations, and objectives for a student, while continuing to provide services and support for the student's disabilities in all educational settings. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0822
August 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 31, 2026
117
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
117 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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 |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Re-assigned to Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Education
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Education; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 27, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 28, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Education Policy Committee; Rep. Katie Stuart
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 074-038-001
Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 013-000-000
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 117-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 7, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0822
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