Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

SR 31 — STUDENT ED. NEURODIVERGENCE

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 68% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of SR 31 changed the wording from "mandate" student education on neurodivergence to "encourage" student education. This shift makes the program less of a requirement and more of a recommendation for K-8 schools. This matters because it could lead to greater flexibility in how schools approach the topic, promoting inclusivity without imposing strict requirements that might be difficult for some institutions to meet.

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*LRB10407368ECR17408r* SR0031 LRB104 07368 ECR 17408 r SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Millions of neurodivergent individuals in the U.S., an estimated 15 to 20% of the overall population according to an American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Report, are bullied in primary education school settings;
*LRB10407368ECR17408r* SR0031 Enrolled LRB104 07368 ECR 17408 r SENATE RESOLUTION 31 WHEREAS, Millions of neurodivergent individuals in the U.S., an estimated 15 to 20% of the overall population according to an American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Report, are bullied in primary education school settings;
and SR0031 -2- LRB104 07368 ECR 17408 r WHEREAS, If nothing is done in K-8 education for vulnerable Illinoisans, countless neurodivergent individuals will continue being silently oppressed by peers unaware of the condition that affects their peers;
and SR0031 Enrolled -2- LRB104 07368 ECR 17408 r WHEREAS, If nothing is done in K-8 education for vulnerable Illinoisans, countless neurodivergent individuals will continue being silently oppressed by peers unaware of the condition that affects their peers;
and SR0031 -3- LRB104 07368 ECR 17408 r WHEREAS, Additional input and content development can be provided by local groups dedicated to neurodivergence advocacy, including the Lincolnshire Autism Awareness Project, which has previously developed presentations used in school districts, including Illinois' District 102, District 103, and others;
and SR0031 Enrolled -3- LRB104 07368 ECR 17408 r WHEREAS, Additional input and content development can be provided by local groups dedicated to neurodivergence advocacy, including the Lincolnshire Autism Awareness Project, which has previously developed presentations used in school districts, including Illinois' District 102, District 103, and others;
therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we encourage the implementation of a program in K-8 schools to mandate student education on topics of neurodivergence to reinforce Illinois' commitment to providing access to an inclusive future for all students and a safe space for all families in education, SR0031 -4- LRB104 07368 ECR 17408 r cognizant of all neurological backgrounds.
therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the implementation of a program in K-8 schools to encourage student education on topics of neurodivergence to reinforce Illinois' commitment to providing access to an inclusive future for all students and a safe space for all families in SR0031 Enrolled -4- LRB104 07368 ECR 17408 r education, cognizant of all neurological backgrounds.
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  2. Resolution Adopted as Amended

  3. Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions October 15, 2025

  4. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

  6. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions February 27, 2025

  8. Be Adopted as Amended Education; 014-000-000

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  13. Postponed - Education

  14. Assigned to Education

  15. Referred to Assignments

  16. Filed with Secretary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

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Votes

Education

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10000
Republican 4000
Total 14000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SR 31?
SR 31 is sponsored by Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Darby A. Hills (Republican), and Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat).
What is the current status of SR 31?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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