IllinoisHB4855104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

MENTAL HEALTH-SEL INSTRUCTION

Sponsored By: Janet Yang Rohr (Democratic)

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Summary

Amends the Children's Mental Health Act. Requires each school district to ensure that every student in grades K-12 receives direct instruction in social and emotional learning no fewer than 4 times each academic year, approximately once per academic quarter. Requires social and emotional learning instruction to be delivered by a trained professional, provided during a class period, and address age-appropriate competencies as outlined in the Illinois Learning Standards for Social/Emotional Learning. Requires classroom teachers to reinforce social and emotional learning concepts through integrated academic curriculum and classroom practices. Requires each school district to provide professional development to assist educators in aligning instructional practices with social and emotional learning principles. Effective January 1, 2028.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Janet Yang Rohr

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

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Actions Timeline

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

    3/27/2026House
  2. To Mandate Subcommittee

    3/25/2026House
  3. Assigned to Education Policy Committee

    3/4/2026House
  4. Referred to Rules Committee

    2/6/2026House
  5. First Reading

    2/6/2026House
  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

    2/3/2026House

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