HB4997 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH CD-PARENTING EDUCATION
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/27-270  was 105 ILCS 5/27-1040
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that school districts shall (rather than may) provide instruction in parenting education for grades 6 through 12 and include such instruction in the courses of study regularly taught therein. Provides that school districts shall (rather than may) give regular school credit for satisfactory completion by the student of parenting education courses. Makes related changes.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/24/2026HouseAssigned to Education Policy Committee
3/02/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
3/02/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
3/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
3/25/2026HouseTo Mandate Subcommittee
3/25/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 To Mandate Subcommittee
3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee