HB 4979

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 101st Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Sch Cd-Residential Placement

Abstract

Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that prior to the placement of a child in an out-of-state special education residential facility, the school district, Illinois placing agency, or court must offer to the child or the child's parent or guardian the option to place the child in a special education residential facility located within this State that provides treatment and services comparable to those provided by the out-of-state facility. Requires the school district, Illinois placing agency, or court to review annually the placement of a child in an out-of-state special education residential facility and to offer placement in a comparable facility located within this State. Effective immediately.

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Jun 23, 2020

House

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 12, 2020

House

Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School

Feb 18, 2020

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Feb 13, 2020

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart

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