HB4582 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
SCHCD-TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDNT
Last Action
2/17/2026 - House: Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Hearings
Education Policy Committee Hearing Feb 25 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building Room 122 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. In a provision concerning twice-exceptional children, changes references from "children" to "students" and defines "twice-exceptional student". Provides that in the development of an individualized education program (IEP) or federal Section 504 plan for a twice-exceptional student, if the student's ability or achievement indicates that the student would benefit from advanced academic programs, then those abilities or achievement levels shall be recognized and addressed in the student's IEP or Section 504 plan and be reflected in the individualized services, goals, accommodations, and objectives for the student, while continuing to provide appropriate services and support for the student's disabilities in all educational settings. Sets forth what the services, goals, objectives, accommodations, and best practices for identifying and addressing the educational and related needs of a twice-exceptional student may include. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman |
| 2/03/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/03/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Assigned to Education Policy Committee |
| 2/18/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez |