HB5398 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH CD-DISABLE HISTORY/AWARE
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Daniel Didech
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/27-545  was 105 ILCS 5/27-23.8
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. In the provisions concerning disability history and awareness, requires a school district to also provide instruction on disability awareness and inclusion education. Provides that the instruction on disability history and awareness shall include: (1) grade-appropriate content on understanding different disabilities and accessible practices; (2) peer inclusion training and collaborative classroom projects promoting interaction between students with and without disabilities; (3) hands-on workshops; (4) school-wide programming during March; and (5) recognition systems for students, classes, and schools demonstrating exemplary inclusion practices.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee