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IllinoisSB1519104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET

SCH CD-REFER LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sponsored By: Karina Villa (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

8 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Help and make-up work during suspensions

Districts must provide available support services for suspensions longer than 3 school days. The suspension record must state if services are provided or not appropriate or available. Suspended students can make up work for equal academic credit. If a bus-suspended student has no ride, parents must tell the school. The State Board publishes re-engagement guidance by July 1, 2025.

No school tickets and support before truancy penalties

Students cannot get fines, fees, tickets, or citations as school discipline at school or on buses. Schools can still require restitution for lost or damaged property. This ban does not cover traffic, boating, or fish and game laws. Schools cannot punish truancy until they offer all appropriate and available supports and resources. Expulsion for nonattendance requires 15 straight unexcused days and either no contact or exhausted supports. Districts cannot refer truant minors for fines. Caregivers face referral only after notice, documented supports, and required meetings or disability reviews.

Bus safety rules added to discipline policies

Parent-teacher committees, bus staff, and boards must write school bus safety procedures. Districts must add these rules to student discipline policies. The State Board publishes bus safety guidance by July 1, 2025.

Clear rules and training for school police

Starting July 1, 2026, districts using school police must sign a written agreement with local law enforcement. It must define duties, require training or an approved waiver, and ban ticketing on school property. It must set data reporting and regular reviews with community input. Agencies must give districts a training certificate or waiver within one year of assignment. This training rule has applied since January 1, 2021.

Interventions for students at risk of aggression

Boards must add steps to help students at risk of aggressive behavior. They must consult parent-teacher committees and community groups. Policies must notify parents and use community and district resources. The State Board issues evidence-based guidance with examples by July 1, 2025.

School-police reporting rules and statewide data

District committees and boards must work with police to set two-way reporting rules. The State Board issues guidance by July 1, 2025. Starting in the 2027–2028 school year, districts report yearly counts of students referred to law enforcement. Reports break down race, sex, grade, English learner status, and disability. The State Board posts a statewide report by January 31, 2029 and every January 31 after.

Stronger student rights in discipline hearings

Students may present mitigating facts at suspension or expulsion hearings. A parent-chosen representative, or one chosen by an emancipated student, may attend and speak. School discipline is separate from any criminal case. In sexual violence cases, students and reps cannot question alleged victims directly. They may suggest questions for the board or hearing officer to ask.

Which pre-K expulsion rules apply when

Through June 30, 2026, pre‑K programs funded under Section 1C‑2 follow Section 2‑3.71 rules. On and after July 1, 2026, programs funded under Section 15‑25 follow Section 15‑30 rules. This clarifies which expulsion rules apply and when.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Karina Villa

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Aarón M. Ortíz

    Democratic • House

  • Adriane Johnson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ann M. Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Anne Stava

    Democratic • House

  • Camille Y. Lilly

    Democratic • House

  • Carol Ammons

    Democratic • House

  • Doris Turner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Graciela Guzmán

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gregg Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Javier L. Cervantes

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jawaharial Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Kelly M. Cassidy

    Democratic • House

  • La Shawn K. Ford

    Democratic • House

  • Laura Faver Dias

    Democratic • House

  • Lilian Jiménez

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Mark L. Walker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary Beth Canty

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Simmons

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Rachel Ventura

    Democratic • Senate

  • Theresa Mah

    Democratic • House

  • Yolonda Morris

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 135 • No: 68

House vote • 5/28/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 69 • No: 44

House vote • 4/23/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee;

Yes: 9 • No: 3

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 37 • No: 17

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Education;

Yes: 8 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/19/2025

Do Pass as Amended Education;

Yes: 12 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0430

    8/20/2025Senate

  2. Effective Date August 20, 2025

    8/20/2025Senate

  3. Governor Approved

    8/20/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/26/2025Senate

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

    5/28/2025House

  6. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

    5/28/2025House

  7. Passed Both Houses

    5/28/2025Senate

  8. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 069-044-000

    5/28/2025House

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    5/28/2025House

  10. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025

    5/23/2025House

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

    5/21/2025House

  12. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/16/2025House

  13. Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/16/2025House

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

    5/15/2025House

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

    5/15/2025House

  16. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

    5/15/2025House

  17. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

    5/15/2025House

  18. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

    5/15/2025House

  19. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

    5/13/2025House

  20. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

    5/8/2025House

  21. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

    5/8/2025House

  22. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

    5/8/2025House

  23. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

    5/8/2025House

  24. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

    5/8/2025House

  25. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

    5/8/2025House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Senate Amendment 1

    PDF

  • Senate Amendment 2

    PDF

  • Senate Amendment 3

    PDF

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