HB5575 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH CD-TRANSPORT IEP STUDENTS
Last Action
2/13/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/14-20 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Requires each school district to provide transportation to all students with an Individualized Education Program, based solely on the student's eligibility for special education. Provides that the transportation shall be provided at no cost and is presumed necessary for a free appropriate public education. Provides that the type, method, route, and accommodations for transportation shall be individualized to the student's needs. Sets forth how mileage shall be determined and verified. Requires school districts to maintain mileage records, provide the mileage records to parents or guardians within 10 business days of request, and include the mileage records in the student's educational record. Establishes transportation restrictions for school districts. Allows parents or guardians to seek relief for the failure to provide transportation as a denial of a free appropriate public education. Allows the State Board of Education to adopt rules to implement the provisions. Effective July 1, 2026.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee