HB4068 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
SCH CD-ACCOMODATIONS-TIMELINE
Last Action
4/21/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
House Sponsors
Rep. Michael Crawford - Nicole La Ha
Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel and Karina Villa)
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that within 14 school days after receiving a written request for a federal Section 504 plan from a child's parent or guardian, a school district shall determine whether the clinical information provided by the parent or guardian is sufficient to support the need for a Section 504 plan, whether further evaluation is warranted to make that determination, or whether there is no basis for an evaluation or plan based on available information. Provides that if the district decides not to confer eligibility based on existing information or to conduct an evaluation, the district shall provide written notice to the parent or guardian explaining the rationale for the decision. Provides that if the district agrees to an evaluation, a meeting with the parent or guardian shall be held no later than 14 school days after receiving the written request. Requires the district to convene a team that shall identify the assessments necessary to complete the evaluation. Provides that for a student with documentation from a licensed health care provider indicating the need for an individualized health care plan to address a likely medical threat to the student's health or safety, the school's Section 504 plan team shall meet with the parent or guardian to consider creation of an interim Section 504 plan consistent with the health care provider's recommendations within 5 school days after receipt of the documentation, and if the Section 504 plan team agrees with the health care provider's recommendation, implementation of the requisite accommodations shall commence no later than 5 school days after the planning meeting. Effective immediately.
House Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: Makes changes to provide that for a student with documentation from a licensed health care provider indicating the need for an individualized health care plan to address a likely medical threat to the student's health or safety in the school setting, (i) the parent or guardian and student, if applicable, shall provide documentation from the licensed health care provider outlining the student's medical need, and (ii) the parent or guardian and student, if applicable, shall provide duly executed authorization for the release of information forms pursuant to applicable federal and State laws to permit school personnel to communicate and exchange information with the health care provider. Provides that within 5 school days after receipt of the documentation and duly executed authorization for the release of information forms, the appropriate school personnel shall meet with the parent or guardian to consider creation of an individualized health care plan consistent with the health care provider's health or safety recommendations. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
House Floor Amendment No. 3
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that within 14 school days after receiving a written request for a federal Section 504 plan from a child's parent or guardian, a school district shall determine: (1) whether the clinical information is sufficient to support the existence of a disability under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and eligibility for a Section 504 plan; (2) whether further evaluation is needed to make such a determination; or (3) whether there is no basis for an evaluation or Section 504 plan based on available information. Provides that if the school district makes the determination not to confer eligibility based on existing information or that an evaluation is to be conducted, the school district shall provide written notice to the parent or guardian explaining the rationale for the determination. Provides that if the school district makes the determination that an evaluation is to be conducted, the school district shall convene a team of individuals having the knowledge and skills necessary to administer and interpret evaluation data. Provides that for a student with documentation from a health care provider indicating the need for an individualized health care plan to address a significant health condition that is a likely threat to the student's health or safety in the school setting, the appropriate school personnel shall, within 14 school days after receipt of specified documentation and authorization, meet with the student's parent or guardian and, if appropriate, the student, to consider the creation of an individualized health care plan consistent with the health care provider's health or safety recommendations. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 5/28/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 5/28/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 1/21/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools |
| 2/23/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 2/23/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/18/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools |
| 3/19/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; by Voice Vote |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000 |
| 3/20/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/09/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 4/09/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/10/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/10/2026 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/10/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 4/10/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/14/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools |
| 4/14/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools |
| 4/15/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000 |
| 4/16/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted |
| 4/16/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/16/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000 |
| 4/16/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled |
| 4/21/2026 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/21/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 4/21/2026 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel |
| 4/21/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/21/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 4/22/2026 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa |
