Bill
HB 256
SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES: Provides that school employees are subject to existing requirements pertaining to mandatory reporters, including certain training provided by the Department of Children and Family Services
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Mike Bayham and 15 co-sponsors
HB 256 requires school employees to follow mandatory child abuse reporting rules and complete DCFS-provided training to identify and report suspected abuse or neglect.
Effective date: 08/01/2026.