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HB 1366

SCH CD-SPEC ED-PARENTAL NOTICE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jaime Andrade and 22 co-sponsors

Illinois schools must notify parents when considering special education evaluation or placing students in special education services, effective January 1, 2026.

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0047
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Bill Summary · HB 1366

Legislative bill overview

HB 1366 requires Illinois schools to notify parents when their child is placed in special education services or when a disability evaluation is being considered. The bill establishes specific parental notification procedures and timelines that schools must follow during the special education identification and placement process.

Why is this important

Parents play a crucial role in their children's educational decisions, and special education placement significantly affects a student's academic trajectory and services. This bill ensures families are informed and can participate in decisions about their child's educational services, which is foundational to special education law compliance and parental rights.

Potential points of contention

  • Notification burden and logistics: Schools may face administrative challenges implementing new notification procedures, particularly in districts with limited resources or high special education referral volumes
  • Timing and pace concerns: Parents may feel rushed if notification timelines are tight, or schools may struggle to meet notification deadlines while maintaining proper evaluation protocols
  • Scope clarification: The bill's specific triggers for notification (initial evaluation consideration vs. actual placement) and which parents must be notified in custody disputes could create implementation inconsistencies across districts

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

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