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signed · Illinois · House Jul 24, 2026

HB 3250: SCH CD-GLOBAL SCHOLAR CERTIFY

Amends the School Code. Provides that if the provider of the micro-credential or digital badge determines and can demonstrate that a student meets all of the criteria required to earn State Global Scholar Certification, then the school district or nonpublic school shall designate that the student has earned State Global Scholar Certification on the student's diploma and transcript.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires schools to recognize State Global Scholar Certification on diplomas/transcripts, expanding student achievement acknowledgment and educational access without restrictions or funding changes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Illinois · House Jul 24, 2026

HB 4137: EDUC-HOMELESS CHILD-PREVENTION

Amends the Education for Homeless Children Act. Allows a school district to provide for an extended motel stay for a child who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directly supports educational access for homeless children by enabling school districts to provide extended motel stays to prevent homelessness disruptions, advancing K-12 student stability.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses homelessness by enabling extended motel stays for homeless children, directly aligning with housing support indicators like preventing homelessness.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Illinois · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 5225: AUTISM SPECTRUM-DIAGNOSIS

Amends the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act. Allows a speech-language pathologist to diagnose autism spectrum disorders if: (1) the child is under 3 years of age; and (2) the speech-language pathologist is trained in autism diagnostic evaluation methods as part of the curriculum of an approved program, through worksite training, or through continuing education. Provides that if a diagnosis requires a plan of care that includes elements that are outside the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist, the speech-language pathologist must refer the patient to the appropriate medical personnel for further evaluation or management. Makes conforming changes in the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code, and provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code concerning autism spectrum disorders. Effective July 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables early autism diagnosis by SLPs, improving educational access for young children with autism spectrum disorders through expanded diagnostic capacity.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows trained SLPs to diagnose autism in children under 3, expanding access to early autism spectrum diagnosis and intervention services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Illinois · Senate Jul 10, 2026

SB 2909: SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUATION-AI

Amends the Evaluation of Certified Employees Article of the School Code. Prohibits an evaluator from using an artificial intelligence tool to assign a numerical score or qualitative rating for any component of a teacher's evaluation or any evaluation task that requires professional judgment. However, allows an artificial intelligence tool to be used to support the evaluator in administrative tasks.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits AI from assigning scores in teacher evaluations requiring professional judgment, protecting educator autonomy in assessments.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits AI from assigning scores in evaluations requiring professional judgment, protecting teacher assessment integrity as part of employment standards.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

passed both · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 4795: SCH-CD-LICENSE-EARLY CHILDHOOD

Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Provides that a National Board certification-early childhood generalist endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to an applicant who holds a valid Early Childhood Generalist certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Provides that the endorsement holder is deemed qualified and authorized to provide instruction in early childhood education programs and is deemed to meet or exceed all early childhood instructional competency requirements established by the State Board for pre-kindergarten instruction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRecognizes National Board certification for early childhood educators, enhancing teacher qualifications and authorization per licensure standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 1944: $BD HIGHER ED-TECH

HB 1944 appropriates $2 from the state's General Revenue Fund to the Board of Higher Education. This funding is designated for the Board's ordinary operating and contingent expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund for higher education operations, directly funding a public service program per budget allocation indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $2 from General Revenue to Higher Education Board for operating expenses, directly funding higher education operations per bill text.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 1986: $DEPT EARLY CHILDHOOD-TECH

Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Early Childhood for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $2 from General Revenue to Department of Early Childhood for FY26 expenses, advancing early childhood education funding within education policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 2017: $NEIU-TECH

Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to Northeastern Illinois University for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue for university expenses, directly funding public education within state budget.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2 to Northeastern Illinois University for FY26 expenses, directly funding higher education institutions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 1956: $CSU-TECH

HB 1956 appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to Chicago State University. This funding is designated for the university's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026 and becomes effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund to fund Chicago State University's expenses, supporting public education funding within state budget allocations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $2M from General Revenue to Chicago State University for operational expenses, directly funding higher education institutions as per education funding indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 2037: $U OF I-TECH

House Bill 2037 appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the University of Illinois. This funding is designated for the university's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026 and becomes effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund to fund University of Illinois operations, directly supporting public education through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $2 from General Revenue Fund to University of Illinois for operational expenses, directly supporting higher education funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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