SB2918 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PARENT-TEACHER ADVISORY COMM
Last Action

4/27/2026 - House: Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

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.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1

Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: Makes a change to the definition of "parent-teacher advisory committee". Provides that policy review includes the impact of student behavior on students and school personnel. Provides that the criminal and civil offenses committed by students that are reported under the reciprocal reporting system between a school district and local law enforcement agencies includes attacks on school personnel. Removes the provision regarding the suspension or expulsion of a student.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/27/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston
1/27/2026SenateFirst Reading
1/27/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/03/2026SenateAssigned to Education
2/26/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston
2/26/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/03/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
3/03/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
3/04/2026SenateDo Pass as Amended Education; 012-000-000
3/04/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026
3/19/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
4/14/2026SenateSecond Reading
4/14/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
4/15/2026SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
4/15/2026HouseArrived in House
4/16/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
4/16/2026HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
4/16/2026HouseFirst Reading
4/16/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
4/27/2026HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools