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 Bill Status of HB3681  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-EQUITY FOR AUTISTIC STU

House Sponsors
Rep. Harry Benton - Norine K. Hammond - Dave Vella - Aaron M. Ortiz - Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Michael T. Marron, Travis Weaver, Gregg Johnson, Brad Stephens, Robert "Bob" Rita, Edgar Gonzalez, Jr., Janet Yang Rohr and Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/27/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/2-3.196 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the State Board of Education Article of the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to create an Equity for Autistic Students Commission to research, recommend, and review policies that affect autistic students to ensure fair access to resources, therapies, education, and equity with a focused lens on historically marginalized groups. Provides that the Commission shall review different therapies and practices used or recommended for autistic students and, with the help of experts appointed to the Commission, decide if those therapies and practices are still the best therapies and practices. Provides that the Commission shall consist of members appointed by the State Board of Education and shall include experts in the field of autism in children and students. Provides that at least one member appointed to the Commission by the State Board of Education shall have autism. Provides that the State Board of Education shall provide administrative assistance and necessary staff support services. Provides for meetings and reporting.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/17/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
  2/17/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
  2/17/2023HouseFirst Reading
  2/17/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/28/2023HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
  3/1/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
  3/1/2023HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Norine K. Hammond
  3/2/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael T. Marron
  3/2/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
  3/2/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  3/2/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
  3/2/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
  3/2/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  3/2/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
  3/3/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
  3/8/2023HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 015-000-000
  3/8/2023HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/15/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
  3/21/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  3/22/2023HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/22/2023HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  3/23/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
  3/27/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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