IllinoisIllinois law uses School for the Blind across state laws
Starting January 1, 2027, state laws use the name Illinois School for the Blind in rules for school staff, family notices, and school safety.
What it does
State laws use the name Illinois School for the Blind in provisions covering the school's staff, admissions, and services. The admission rules still refer to children with visual disabilities.
Argument forUsing the same school name across state laws could help families and staff recognize which school the rules cover.
Argument againstThe shorter name could make it less clear to families that the school also serves children with visual disabilities who are not blind.
More detail
State laws use the name Illinois School for the Blind. The name appears in rules covering the school's staff, admissions, and notices to families. Its admission rules refer to children with visual disabilities. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 31Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0716Latest
- Jul 31Effective Date January 1, 2027
- Jul 31Governor J. B. Pritzker ApprovedBecame Law
- Jun 18Sent to the GovernorTo Governor
- May 21Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- May 21Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
- May 21Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
- May 21Passed Both Houses
- May 21Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000Passed House
- May 21Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
- May 21Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
- May 21Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
- May 21Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
- May 21Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
- May 21Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
- May 21Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
- May 21Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
- May 21Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore
- May 21Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
- May 21Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
- May 21Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
- May 19Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- May 19Second Reading - Short DebateMinor
- May 6Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short DebateMinor
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Lower
- May 6Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
- Apr 27Assigned to Human Services CommitteeMinor
- Mar 27Referred to Rules Committee
- Mar 27First ReadingMinor
- Mar 26Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 26Arrived in HouseMinor
- Mar 26Third Reading - Passed; 047-000-000Passed Senate
- Feb 25Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
- Feb 25Second ReadingMinor
- Feb 18Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
- Feb 18Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
- Feb 18Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 19, 2026Minor
- Feb 18Do Pass Education; 013-000-000
- Feb 17
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 10Assigned to EducationMinor
- Feb 2Referred to Assignments
- Feb 2First ReadingMinor
- Feb 2Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris TurnerIntroduced
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