HB4674 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
SCH CD-STUDENT SUICIDE
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Requires a policy on bullying to establish escalating interventions for students who engage in known, pervasive, and persistent bullying. Provides that in the event of the death by suicide of a student enrolled in a school district, the school district shall initiate a complete and transparent investigation to determine whether bullying or harassment related to the educational environment played a contributing role; sets forth investigation requirements. Requires the school district, upon completion of the investigation, to prepare a written investigative report summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommended corrective actions; sets forth report requirements. Allows the State Board of Education to review the report for compliance and to require a corrective action plan or an additional review if deficiencies are identified.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II |
| 2/03/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/03/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools |
| 2/23/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II |
| 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 | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth |
| 3/27/2026 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/27/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
