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HB 4862

SCH CD-STAFF MENTAL HEALTH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Faver Dias and 7 co-sponsors

HB 4862 aims to improve Illinois school districts’ support for staff mental health through policies, programs, and potential funding for access to services.

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Bill Summary · HB 4862

Bill Summary: HB 4862 (Illinois, 104th General Assembly)

Title

SCH CD-STAFF MENTAL HEALTH

Purpose and intent

HB 4862 aims to address the mental health needs of school district staff and, by extension, the overall environment of Illinois schools. The bill appears to focus on establishing or enhancing supports related to mental health for school district employees (staff), with provisions likely designed to promote access to services, resources, and potentially training or program requirements. The exact statutory language is not provided here, but the sponsor history and committee actions indicate a focus on education administration and school staffing supports.

Key provisions and changes (as indicated by the bill’s history and committee actions)

  • The legislation has advanced through the Education committee and moved toward second reading, suggesting provisions related to:
    • Requirements or recommendations for school districts to implement mental health supports for staff.
    • Possible funding, program development, or coordination with existing state mental health resources.
    • Administrative processes for districts to adopt policies or procedures that prioritize staff mental health.
  • House actions show multiple amendments and a structured path through the legislative process (amendments, readings, and calendar placements), signaling substantive changes to education policy rather than purely advisory language.
  • A House Floor Amendment No. 1 was filed and adopted, indicating adjustments to the bill’s language before final passage, with intent to refine administration, licensing, and charter school considerations within Elementary & Secondary Education policy.

Who would be affected

  • Primary: Illinois school districts and their administrative leadership responsible for human resources and wellness programs.
  • Secondary: School staff (teachers, support personnel, administrators) who would be the beneficiaries of enhanced mental health supports or services.
  • Possibly: State education agencies and local education agencies that would implement or administer the program requirements, funding mechanisms, or reporting.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • February–April 2026: Bill filed and assigned to relevant committee (Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools).
  • April 14–21, 2026: House leadership process includes the introduction of Floor Amendments; the bill receives chief co-sponsors and is placed on calendars for readings.
  • April 2026: House passed Third Reading with a notable vote (81-27-0) after consideration of amendments.
  • April 21, 2026: Bill moves to Senate (arrives in Senate and is placed on the Senate calendar for First Reading) with Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam.
  • April–May 2026: Senate process includes assignment, readings, and potential committee action.
  • May 6–7, 2026: Do Pass in Education committee with a 010-004-000 vote and placement on the 2nd Reading calendar for May 7, 2026, indicating strong legislative momentum toward final passage.

Potential impact and considerations

  • If enacted, districts may need to allocate budget and personnel for mental health programs for staff, which could involve:
    • Access to counseling or employee assistance programs for staff.
    • Training for administrators and staff on recognizing and addressing mental health concerns.
    • Development of district policies related to staff well-being, workload management, and crisis response.
  • Implementation timelines would depend on the enacted language, including any phased timelines, funding provisions, or reporting requirements.
  • There could be compliance requirements for licensing or charter schools if the amendment language ties staff mental health provisions to broader administration and licensing policies.

Notes

  • The bill is moving through the standard Illinois legislative process with multiple amendments and sponsor involvement.
  • Specific dollar amounts, program design details, eligibility criteria, funding sources, and reporting requirements are not provided in the summary; the final bill text would clarify these elements.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize sections likely to appear in the final text (e.g., funding mechanisms, required policies, or reporting duties) once the full bill language is available.

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

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