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IllinoisSB2918104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
PARENT-TEACHER ADVISORY COMM
Sponsored By: Willie Preston (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Amends the School Code. In a provision related to student discipline policies and the establishment of a parent-teacher advisory committee, defines "parent-teacher advisory committee" and requires teachers to be selected for a parent-teacher advisory committee in cooperation with the school district's teachers or, if applicable, the exclusive bargaining representative of the district's teachers. In a provision regarding the suspension or expulsion of a student, provides that gross disobedience or misconduct shall be defined by school board policy, in collaboration with the school district's parent-teacher advisory committee.
assignmentseducationelementary & secondary education: administration, licensing & charter schools
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Evidence-based help for at-risk students
School boards, with the parent-teacher committee and community groups, must include plans to address students at risk for aggressive behavior, including bullying. Policies must notify parents or guardians and use available district and community resources for interventions. The law defines evidence-based interventions as those shown in peer-reviewed journals to improve student outcomes. The State Board, with behavioral health experts, must publish guidance with examples by 2025-07-01.
Parents and teachers guide discipline
Every district and charter school must have a parent-teacher advisory committee. Teachers on the committee are chosen with the district’s teachers or union. The committee helps write rules on discipline, searches, and bullying. Schools must give parents the discipline policy within 15 days of school starting or a student transferring, and must tell students what it says. The board and committee review these policies every year. Schools were required to adopt compliant policies by 2016-09-15, including protections for students with disabilities.
Stronger school bus safety rules
The parent-teacher advisory committee and bus staff must develop bus safety procedures with the school board. The district must include these procedures in the student discipline policy. The State Board of Education must publish bus safety guidance by 2025-07-01.
New school–police reporting rules
The parent-teacher advisory committee and school board, working with local police, must set up a two-way reporting system. It covers criminal and civil offenses by students, including attacks on staff. Districts are encouraged to sign memorandums of understanding that define police roles in schools. The State Board of Education must publish guidance for these systems by 2025-07-01.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Willie Preston
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Kimberly A. Lightford
Democratic • Senate
Maurice A. West, II
Democratic • House
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Ram Villivalam
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/22/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 84 • No: 16
House vote • 5/6/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/15/2026
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 55 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Do Pass as Amended Education;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0648
7/24/2026SenateEffective Date January 1, 2027
7/24/2026SenateGovernor Approved
7/24/2026SenateSent to the Governor
6/18/2026SenateAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
5/22/2026HousePassed Both Houses
5/22/2026SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 084-016-000
5/22/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/19/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5/7/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000
5/6/2026HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
4/27/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
4/16/2026HouseFirst Reading
4/16/2026HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
4/16/2026HouseAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
4/16/2026SenateArrived in House
4/15/2026HouseThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
4/15/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
4/14/2026SenateSecond Reading
4/14/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
3/19/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026
3/4/2026SenateDo Pass as Amended Education; 012-000-000
3/4/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
3/3/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
3/3/2026Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
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