Bill Status of SB1628  103rd General Assembly

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Short Description:  SCH CD-MENTAL HEALTH ABSENCE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Robert F. Martwick

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
3/10/2023	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

105 ILCS 5/26-1

from Ch. 122, par. 26-1

105 ILCS 5/26-18

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Compulsory Attendance Article of the School Code. In provisions regarding the compulsory school age, provides that a child whose absence is excused for up to 5 days for a mental or behavioral health reason shall be designated as taking a mental health day, which shall be equivalent to a day of compulsory attendance for purposes of reporting and calculating the child's absenteeism rate for the school year. In provisions concerning chronic absenteeism reporting and support, provides that the definition of "student" does not mean a student who is not present at school for up to 5 days for mental or behavioral health reasons.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/8/2023	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
2/8/2023	Senate	First Reading
2/8/2023	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/28/2023	Senate	Assigned to Education
3/8/2023	Senate	Postponed - Education
3/10/2023	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments