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IllinoisHB2537104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

SCH CD-SPEC ED-TRANSITION SERV

Sponsored By: Nicole La Ha (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

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4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Stronger transition planning for IEP students

Transition planning starts no later than the first IEP in effect when the student turns 14 1/2 and is updated each year. The plan sets clear postsecondary goals and the courses and services needed to reach them. It must address assistive technology needs for work, education, and independent living, both now and after school. The same IEP rules for notice and parent and student participation apply, and extra partners like state agencies or college disability services can be invited. The IEP must name who coordinates each service, set review times, and, when outside help is needed, make referrals, share documents, follow up, and monitor progress.

More CTE and dual credit for IEP students

Schools give students with IEPs and their families information on CTE options, course sequences, and where programs are offered. A high school student with an IEP can enroll in CTE at any time if it matches the student’s transition goals. Schools also provide information on dual credit courses, including entry rules for any course the family is interested in. If enrolled, the dual credit course is included in the student’s IEP transition plan.

Transition help even if not eligible

If a student with a disability is not eligible for special education but asks for transition help, the district must assist. The school helps set postsecondary goals, provides appropriate education services, and works with other agencies to connect supports.

Graduation rules and services to 22

By the school year the student turns 16, the IEP team discusses graduation status and tells families that a regular high school diploma ends free appropriate public education (FAPE). The team also explains that students may continue to receive IEP services until the end of the school year in which they turn 22, when appropriate. The district’s duty to provide services ends when the student leaves school or ages out under the law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nicole La Ha

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Adriane Johnson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Amy Elik

    Republican • House

  • Amy L. Grant

    Republican • House

  • Diane Blair-Sherlock

    Democratic • House

  • Jackie Haas

    Republican • House

  • Janet Yang Rohr

    Democratic • House

  • Jason R. Bunting

    Republican • House

  • Jennifer Sanalitro

    Republican • House

  • Katie Stuart

    Democratic • House

  • Martha Deuter

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Gill

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Hanson

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

  • Michelle Mussman

    Democratic • House

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Norine K. Hammond

    Republican • House

  • Patrick Sheehan

    Republican • House

  • Suzanne M. Ness

    Democratic • House

  • Tony M. McCombie

    Republican • House

  • Yolonda Morris

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 192 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/30/2025

Do Pass Education;

Yes: 14 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 107 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2025

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Education Policy Committee;

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0232

    8/15/2025House

  2. Effective Date August 15, 2025

    8/15/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025House

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

    5/22/2025Senate

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

    5/20/2025Senate

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025

    5/1/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading

    5/1/2025Senate

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025

    4/30/2025Senate

  11. Do Pass Education; 014-000-000

    4/30/2025Senate

  12. Assigned to Education

    4/23/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Assignments

    4/8/2025Senate

  14. First Reading

    4/8/2025Senate

  15. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

    4/8/2025Senate

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/8/2025Senate

  17. Arrive in Senate

    4/8/2025Senate

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

    4/7/2025House

  19. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

    4/7/2025House

  20. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

    4/7/2025House

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

    4/7/2025House

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

    4/7/2025House

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

    4/7/2025House

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

    4/7/2025House

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

    4/7/2025House

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