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HB 4521

$ISBE-HOMELESS STUDENTS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Faver Dias

HB 4521 directs Illinois education resources toward supporting homeless students' school access, enrollment, and academic success through ISBE programs and services.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4521

Legislative bill overview

HB 4521 addresses support for homeless students within Illinois schools under the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The bill appears to allocate or direct resources to assist students experiencing homelessness in accessing education and related services. Specific programmatic details would require review of the bill's full text, as the current filing stage provides limited information.

Why is this important

Homeless students face significant barriers to school attendance, academic performance, and graduation rates. Federal law requires schools to identify and support these students, but implementation gaps and resource constraints often limit effectiveness. This legislation potentially strengthens Illinois's commitment to ensuring educational access regardless of housing status.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms – Whether new state funding is allocated or if costs shift to existing school budgets and local districts
  • Definition and identification – How "homeless" is defined and whether schools have adequate resources to identify eligible students
  • Service scope – What specific supports are mandated (transportation, meals, counseling, etc.) and whether they create unfunded mandates on districts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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