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IllinoisHB5552104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
EDUCATION-VARIOUS
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Summary
Amends the School Code. Makes changes to provisions regarding departments and functions of the State Board of Education, the teacher supply and demand report, waivers and modifications of mandates and administrative rules, audits of a school district's accounts, statements of affairs, the Illinois Purchased Care Review Board, evidence-based funding, the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, qualifications of educators, provisional educator endorsements on Educator Licenses with Stipulations, educator testing exemptions, the Teacher Performance Assessment Advisory Committee, teacher and principal model evaluation templates, children and students who are parents, expectant parents, or victims of domestic or sexual violence, the advisory committee under the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act, and charter school renewals. Changes the following terms: "Teacher Certificate Fee Revolving Fund" to "Teacher Licensure Fee Revolving Fund"; "foreign countries" to "countries other than the United States"; "ethnic school" to "community-based heritage language school"; "foreign language" to "world language"; and "epinephrine injector" to "epinephrine delivery system". Repeals the Community Service Education Act, and makes changes in the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act. Makes other and conforming changes in the School Code, the State Finance Act, and various Acts relating to the governance of public universities. Effective immediately.
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16 provisions identified: 9 benefits, 2 costs, 5 mixed.
More school funding for students needing support
The law adds staffing and per-student investments to school funding targets. For every 125 low-income students, the formula funds one intervention teacher and one support staff member; for every 120, it funds an extended-day and a summer-school teacher. English learner funding uses those same ratios, plus one core teacher per 100 students. Special education funding provides one teacher and one instructional aide per 141 counted students, plus one psychologist per 1,000; the count includes disabled preschoolers and students in kindergarten through grade 12. These positions use average K–12 teacher salaries, with some salary amounts adjusted by regional factors. The formula also sets investments for school materials, technology, activities, and operations; these are school resources, not payments to families.
Changes to state school funding
Tier 1 and Tier 2 school organizations receive an extra $285.50 per student for technology. The law changes how the state calculates local contributions, property values, and school funding shares. Beginning in State Fiscal Year 2026, the wage index uses a University of Illinois study and must be updated at least every 5 fiscal years. The law also corrects some past funding calculations and allows a district leaving a special education cooperative to receive its agreed share of existing funds.
Ongoing aid for qualifying schools
Qualifying school organizations receive District Intervention Money added to their base funding each year. They must have been under state control for at least 4 school years, be in Tier 1 or Tier 2, and meet planning and progress requirements. The State Board reports the proposed amount to the General Assembly; approval follows a joint resolution or no action within 40 calendar days. Recipients report progress during their first 4 funded years.
New language rules for students
Students entering 9th grade in 2028–29 or later must complete 2 years of world-language courses to graduate; American Sign Language can count. A third language year can meet a separate one-year course option, and covered earlier cohorts can count a world-language course toward that option beginning in 2024–25. World-language courses, including American Sign Language, also count in specified university admission elective categories. Chicago schools count American Sign Language as a world language, and school boards are encouraged, but not required, to offer it.
New routes into teaching jobs
Qualifying military retirees can teach without the usual state license, and some out-of-state educators do not need to repeat a content test. Some applicants trained elsewhere can receive a provisional endorsement for 2 full fiscal years; it cannot be renewed and can be issued only once. Some applicants still need required coursework, while those who pass the revised state exam are exempt. The State Board can also use licensure-fee funds for educator recruitment, retention, and preparation, subject to appropriation.
More epinephrine options at schools
Schools can use any form of epinephrine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for life-threatening allergic reactions. Students and schools must still follow permission, recordkeeping, and emergency-use rules.
Foreign records can support state diplomas
A qualified candidate for a State of Illinois High School Diploma can ask the state to evaluate high school or college transcripts from another country. The review helps determine what the candidate must do to meet state diploma requirements.
More ways to earn language credit
Students can earn high school credit for world-language study at an approved community heritage-language school. The school board may require a proficiency test. Students can also use Native American and other covered native languages to qualify for the State Seal of Biliteracy, and they can prove English skills through certain exams or courses. Public schools can receive grants for arts and world-language classes, subject to state funding approval.
Schools can use more epinephrine forms
School districts, public schools, charter schools, and nonpublic schools can keep undesignated epinephrine delivery systems for necessary use. Existing rules for prescribing, supply, training, emergency notices, and reporting apply to delivery systems, not just injectors.
Districts choose career pathway programs
Illinois districts with students in grades 9 through 12 must choose whether to offer College and Career Pathway Endorsements or opt out. The law requires a district choice, but does not require every district to offer the endorsements.
More public reports on schools
Covered school boards must make annual financial statements public by December 1, including specified payments over $2,500 per recipient. Districts also report contracts over $25,000 from the prior fiscal year. School report cards include world-language classes and other course information. Charter schools seeking renewal must report how they serve students with disabilities and English learners, including how those students perform compared with peers.
State repeals community service education law
The law repeals the Community Service Education Act. The available provision does not describe the services, funding, or people affected, so the effect on households is unclear.
Later state reimbursements for school districts
For special education claims payable in Fiscal Year 2026, districts must submit claims by September 15 instead of August 15. The first state reimbursement voucher is sent November 30 instead of September 30. Later vouchers remain scheduled for December 30, March 30, and no later than June 20.
School support for student parents
By July 1, 2026, school districts must review policies affecting student parents, expectant student parents, and students who experience domestic or sexual violence. Districts must fix policies that create barriers or risk harm, and repeat the review every 2 years. Districts must also appoint and train resource staff by that date. A bargaining agreement that blocks this work can delay full implementation until the next agreement takes effect.
School complaint rules change timelines and training
Covered school districts must adopt complaint-resolution procedures by July 1, 2026, two years later than the prior deadline. Training may include certified domestic-violence advocates or school-based mental-health professionals with the required youth expertise. People directly affected by an appeal must receive a written decision within 15 business days after review ends, instead of 10; an earlier state or federal deadline still controls.
New rules for school waiver requests
Intermediate service centers can request waivers for schools and programs they operate. Applicants must post hearing details online at least 14 days ahead, and publish newspaper and required stakeholder notices at least 7 days ahead. School Code waiver requests are due within 15 days after approval, and the State Board reviews them for compliance. Approved waivers can last up to 5 school years, cannot be changed during that term, and can be ended with written notice; districts also need school board approval to end them.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
David Koehler
Democratic • Senate
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/27/2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs
Yes: 74 • No: 37
House vote • 5/21/2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee;
Yes: 9 • No: 3
Senate vote • 5/20/2026
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 43 • No: 14
Senate vote • 5/6/2026
Do Pass as Amended Education;
Yes: 10 • No: 4
House vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 71 • No: 34
House vote • 3/19/2026
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Education Policy Committee;
Yes: 9 • No: 4
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0803
8/7/2026HouseEffective Date August 7, 2026
8/7/2026HouseGovernor Approved
8/7/2026HouseSent to the Governor
6/25/2026HousePassed Both Houses
5/27/2026HouseHouse Concurs
5/27/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 074-037-000
5/27/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 009-003-000
5/21/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Education Policy Committee
5/21/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/21/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Laura Faver Dias
5/21/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
5/20/2026HouseArrived in House
5/20/2026HouseThird Reading - Passed; 043-014-000
5/20/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
5/14/2026SenateSecond Reading
5/14/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
5/6/2026SenateDo Pass as Amended Education; 010-004-000
5/6/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
5/5/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Education
4/28/2026SenatePostponed - Education
4/28/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
4/28/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
4/27/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
4/27/2026SenateAssigned to Education
4/22/2026Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
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