HB4997 - 104th General Assembly

SCH CD-PARENTING EDUCATION
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Robyn Gabel, Mary Beth Canty and Theresa Mah
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/27-270was 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
Date Chamber Action
2/04/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
2/06/2026 House First Reading
2/06/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/24/2026 House Assigned to Education Policy Committee
3/02/2026 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
3/02/2026 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/09/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
3/09/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
3/18/2026 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
3/25/2026 House To Mandate Subcommittee
3/25/2026 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 To Mandate Subcommittee
3/27/2026 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee