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SB3533 - 104th General Assembly
SCHCD-TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDNT
Last Action
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Adriane Johnson - David Koehler and Kimberly A. LightfordHouse Sponsors
(Rep. Michelle Mussman - Michael Crawford - Amy Briel - Nicole La Ha - Stephanie A. Kifowit, Regan Deering, Jennifer Sanalitro, Janet Yang Rohr, Kelly M. Cassidy and Diane Blair-Sherlock)Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. In a provision concerning twice-exceptional children, changes references from "children" to "students" and defines "twice-exceptional student". Provides that in the development of an individualized education program (IEP) or federal Section 504 plan for a twice-exceptional student, if the student's ability or achievement indicates that the student would benefit from advanced academic programs, then those abilities or achievement levels shall be recognized and addressed in the student's IEP or Section 504 plan and be reflected in the individualized services, goals, accommodations, and objectives for the student, while continuing to provide appropriate services and support for the student's disabilities in all educational settings. Sets forth what the services, goals, objectives, accommodations, and best practices for identifying and addressing the educational and related needs of a twice-exceptional student may include. Effective immediately.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. In a provision concerning twice-exceptional children, changes references from "children" to "students". Sets forth what the suggested best practices for addressing the educational and related needs of a twice-exceptional student, as well as any student who (i) is gifted, talented, or accelerated or would benefit from an advanced academic program and (ii) is eligible for a federal Section 504 plan, may include. Allows a school board to adopt a policy to allow for the development of a written education plan to address the advanced abilities or achievement levels of twice-exceptional students through individualized services, goals, accommodations, and objectives for a student, while continuing to provide services and support for the student's disabilities in all educational settings. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/05/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson |
| 2/05/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/05/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Education |
| 3/13/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 |
| 3/27/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 |
| 4/24/2026 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |
| 5/13/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026 |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Re-assigned to Education |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments |
| 5/20/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments |
| 5/20/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Education |
| 5/22/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026 |
| 5/26/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted |
| 5/26/2026 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Education; 013-000-000 |
| 5/26/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 27, 2026 |
| 5/27/2026 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 5/27/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 28, 2026 |
| 5/28/2026 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000 |
| 5/28/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) |
| 5/28/2026 | House | Arrived in House |
| 5/28/2026 | House | Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman |
| 5/28/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 5/28/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 5/28/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Assigned to Education Policy Committee |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026 |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Education Policy Committee; Rep. Katie Stuart |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 074-038-001 |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 013-000-000 |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 117-000-000 |
| 5/31/2026 | Senate | Passed Both Houses |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock |