HB 4780 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Summary

Amends the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind. Makes conforming changes to the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, and the MRSA Prevention, Control, and Reporting Act.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to update its title page and page headers to reflect that it is an 'Engrossed' version rather than just 'Introduced'. Additionally, new text was inserted into the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act to clarify the operational responsibilities of the Superintendent of the Illinois School for the Deaf.

Scope change

The bill's substantive scope regarding disability services remains unchanged, but the document now includes specific definitions of the Superintendent's role in managing the School for the Deaf.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document header and title page to indicate the bill is in its 'Engrossed' form, which is a procedural step in the legislative process.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new section clarifying that the Superintendent of the Illinois School for the Deaf is the chief executive officer responsible for daily operations and hiring certified staff.

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Committee

Apr 17, 2026

Committee

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

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Committee

Assigned to Human Services Committee

lower

Feb 6, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

1 primary · 12 co-sponsors