HB1783 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
ST BD ED-LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
Last Action
2/17/2026 - House: Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Hearings
Education Policy Committee Hearing Feb 25 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building Room 122 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Language Equality Acquisition for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind Children Act. Provides that the State Board of Education, in cooperation with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission and the Department of Human Services, shall establish a language assessment program for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind children, and select language developmental milestones. Sets forth provisions concerning the scope and purpose of the program and the development of a resource for use by parents and guardians. Provides that the State Board, in cooperation with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission and the Department of Human Services, shall select tools or assessments for educators that can be used to assess the language and literacy development of all deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind children. Sets forth provisions concerning the tools or assessments. Provides that beginning on July 1, 2026, a language assessment shall be given to each child who is deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind and who is less than 6 years of age. Sets forth provisions concerning the assessment. Provides that an advisory committee on language assessment programs shall be established by the State Board, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission, and the Department of Human Services. Sets forth the membership and duties of the advisory committee. Provides that on or before July 1, 2026, the State Board, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission, and the Department of Human Services shall publish a joint action plan and may propose legislation and rules necessary to implement the recommendations of the advisory committee. Sets forth provisions concerning reporting and rulemaking. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman |
| 1/28/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 1/28/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Assigned to Education Policy Committee |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/28/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr. |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Assigned to Education Policy Committee |