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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB 4581</title>
<shortdesc>SCH CD-SPEC ED TRANSITION PLAN</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. Michelle Mussman</sponsors>
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<lastaction>
<statusdate>2/25/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate</action>
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<reference>105 ILCS 5/14-8.03</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 122, par. 14-8.03</aliasreference><SynopsisText>     Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that, by January 1, 2027, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State's Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program, shall establish an efficient process by which information about the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program is disseminated through the State Board to students, parents and guardians, transition planning and services coordinators at school districts, special education joint agreements, and other relevant educational agencies. Effective immediately.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/23/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman</action>
<statusdate>2/3/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/3/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>2/17/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Assigned to Education Policy Committee</action>
<statusdate>2/25/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee;  013-000-000</action>
<statusdate>2/25/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate</action>
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