HB4674 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH CD-STUDENT SUICIDE
Last Action

2/17/2026 - House: Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the School Code. Requires a policy on bullying to establish escalating interventions for students who engage in known, pervasive, and persistent bullying. Provides that in the event of the death by suicide of a student enrolled in a school district, the school district shall initiate a complete and transparent investigation to determine whether bullying or harassment related to the educational environment played a contributing role; sets forth investigation requirements. Requires the school district, upon completion of the investigation, to prepare a written investigative report summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommended corrective actions; sets forth report requirements. Allows the State Board of Education to review the report for compliance and to require a corrective action plan or an additional review if deficiencies are identified.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/29/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2/03/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/03/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/17/2026HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools