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HB 4114

SCH CD-MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING

104th Regular Session Introduced by Brad Halbrook

HB 4114 mandates mental health screening for Illinois school children to identify students needing behavioral or psychological support services early.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4114

Legislative bill overview

HB 4114 establishes mandatory mental health screening requirements for school children in Illinois. The bill appears to create a framework for identifying students who may benefit from mental health support or intervention through systematic screening protocols administered in school settings.

Why is this important

Mental health challenges among school-age children have increased significantly, with early identification potentially enabling timely intervention. Universal screening could help identify at-risk students who might otherwise go undetected, though implementation raises questions about resource allocation, privacy, and who bears screening costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools may lack funding, staff training, and infrastructure to conduct comprehensive mental health screenings across all students
  • Privacy and parental consent: Questions about data collection, storage, confidentiality, and whether parental opt-in or opt-out procedures are required
  • Over-identification and labeling: Risk of screening leading to unnecessary diagnoses or stigmatization, particularly in under-resourced communities with limited follow-up services

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

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