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SB 2423

SCH CD-SUSPENSION/EXPULSION

104th Regular Session Introduced by Adriane Johnson and 3 co-sponsors

SB 2423 strengthens procedural protections and restrictions on suspensions and expulsions for Illinois students with disabilities, limiting school removal practices.

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Bill Summary · SB 2423

Legislative bill overview

SB 2423 modifies Illinois school discipline procedures, specifically addressing suspension and expulsion practices for students with disabilities. The bill appears to strengthen protections and procedural requirements around how schools can remove students with disabilities from educational settings.

Why is this important

School suspensions and expulsions disproportionately affect students with disabilities, who may have behavioral challenges linked to their disabilities rather than willful misconduct. Federal law (IDEA) requires specific protections, but state-level clarifications can strengthen implementation and reduce discriminatory practices that push vulnerable students out of schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of disability protections – Whether the bill's requirements apply broadly enough or if certain disability categories are excluded, affecting equity across student populations
  • Administrative burden on schools – Enhanced procedural requirements may increase documentation and legal compliance costs for districts, particularly smaller or under-resourced ones
  • Balance between safety and inclusion – Tension between protecting student rights and addressing legitimate school safety concerns when students with disabilities present behavioral challenges

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

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