Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 9 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 3533 — SCHCD-TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDNT

Last action — Sent to the Governor

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

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 05, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 90% · high confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    2 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill addresses needs of twice-exceptional students in schools.

This bill focuses on the unique educational requirements of students who are both gifted and have disabilities. It aims to enhance support for these students within the educational system.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families of twice-exceptional students may find increased educational support and resources available for their children.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 3533 has updated its content by adding three new lines while removing three previous lines. This change likely reflects a refinement of the bill, possibly clarifying details or improving its effectiveness. These adjustments matter because they can enhance understanding and better address the issues the bill aims to tackle.

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SB3533 Engrossed LRB104 18419 LNS 31861 b AN ACT concerning education.
SB3533 Enrolled LRB104 18419 LNS 31861 b AN ACT concerning education.
Recommendations shall include strategies to (i) educate teachers and other providers about the unique needs of this population, (ii) train teachers in target, research-based, identification and pedagogical methods, and (iii) establish SB3533 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 18419 LNS 31861 b guidelines for unique programming for twice-exceptional students.
Recommendations shall include strategies to (i) educate teachers and other providers about the unique needs of this population, (ii) train teachers in target, research-based, identification and pedagogical methods, and (iii) establish SB3533 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 18419 LNS 31861 b guidelines for unique programming for twice-exceptional students.
and SB3533 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 18419 LNS 31861 b (12) using both formal and informal assessments.
and SB3533 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 18419 LNS 31861 b (12) using both formal and informal assessments.
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Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Sent to the Governor

  2. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  3. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  4. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  7. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  8. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  9. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  10. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  11. Passed Both Houses

  12. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 117-000-000

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  14. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  15. Second Reading - Short Debate

  16. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  17. Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 013-000-000

  18. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 074-038-001

  19. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Education Policy Committee; Rep. Katie Stuart

  20. Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

  21. Assigned to Education Policy Committee

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  23. Referred to Rules Committee

  24. First Reading

  25. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  26. Arrived in House

  27. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  28. Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

  29. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 28, 2026

  30. Second Reading

  31. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 27, 2026

  32. Do Pass as Amended Education; 013-000-000

  33. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  34. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  35. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Education

  36. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments

  37. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  38. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson

  39. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  40. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson

  41. Re-assigned to Education

  42. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  43. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  44. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  45. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  46. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  47. Assigned to Education

  48. Referred to Assignments

  49. First Reading

  50. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (170)

170 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 117 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 70001
Republican 39000
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 116001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Not Voting
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Education Policy

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 59 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 36000
Republican 19000
Total 58000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Education

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9001
Republican 4001
Total 13002
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Not Voting
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 3533?
SB 3533 is sponsored by Yang Rohr, La Ha, Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Amy Briel (Democrat), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Regan Deering (Republican), Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), and Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 3533?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 05, 2026. It awaits signature.
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