Bill Status of HB 4826   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-MENTAL HEALTH INSTRUCT

House Sponsors
Rep. Kevin John Olickal

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  2/7/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/27-23.17 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the State Board of Education, in consultation with licensed clinical social workers and licensed social workers, shall develop a unit of instruction on mental health that teaches students in grades 9 through 12 essential skills for recognizing and managing mental health issues effectively. Provides that the unit of instruction shall include a list of resources available to a student. Provides that the unit of instruction shall be made available to each school district that maintains grades 9 through 12 by July 1, 2025. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  2/7/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/7/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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