SB1915 - 104th General Assembly

SCH-NOTICE-READING DEFICIENCY
Last Action
2/06/2025 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/22-82.5 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Provides that immediately upon the determination of a substantial deficiency in reading or the characteristics of dyslexia based upon (i) screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring, or assessment data, (ii) statewide assessments, or (iii) teacher observations, the parent or legal guardian of a student in grades 1 through 3 who exhibits a substantial deficiency in reading must be notified in writing by the student's teacher of the following: (1) that the student has been identified as having a substantial deficiency in reading; (2) a description of the services that the school district currently is providing to the student; (3) a description of the proposed supplemental instructional services and supports that are designed to remediate the identified area of reading deficiency which the school district plans to provide the student; and (4) strategies for parents and guardians to use in helping the student to succeed in reading proficiency. Amends the State Mandates Act. Provides that no reimbursement by the State is required for the implementation of any mandate created by the amendatory Act.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema
2/06/2025 Senate First Reading
2/06/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments
3/06/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
3/07/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
3/10/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
3/20/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant