Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB2918      — SCH CD-DYSLEXIA SCREENING

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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In plain language

Requires schools to screen students for dyslexia in early grades starting in 2025.

This bill mandates that school districts screen students from kindergarten to second grade for dyslexia risk factors. It also provides guidelines for intervention and support for students identified as at risk or with characteristics of dyslexia.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with children in early grades will see new dyslexia screening policies in their schools.

Summary

Amends the School Code. Provides for dyslexia screening guidelines and rules. Requires the State Board of Education to provide technical assistance for specific learning disabilities to school districts. Provides that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, each school district must screen students in grades kindergarten through second for the risk factors of dyslexia using a universal screener. Sets forth what the screening must include. Provides for additional screening for a student who is determined to be at risk, or at some risk, for dyslexia to determine if the student has the characteristics of dyslexia. Requires the use of a multi-tiered system of support framework if screening indicates that a student has some risk factors for dyslexia or has the characteristics of dyslexia. Sets forth provisions concerning exceptions to screening, dyslexia intervention services, and reporting. Effective July 1, 2025.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  3. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jackie Haas

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2918      do?
Amends the School Code. Provides for dyslexia screening guidelines and rules. Requires the State Board of Education to provide technical assistance for specific learning disabilities to school districts. Provides that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, each school district must screen students in grades kindergarten through second for the risk factors of dyslexia using a universal screener. Sets forth what the screening must include. Provides for additional screening for a student who is determined to be at risk, or at some risk, for dyslexia to determine if the student has the characteristics of dyslexia. Requires the use of a multi-tiered system of support framework if screening indicates that a student has some risk factors for dyslexia or has the characteristics of dyslexia. Sets forth provisions concerning exceptions to screening, dyslexia intervention services, and reporting. Effective July 1, 2025.
Who sponsors HB2918     ?
HB2918      is sponsored by Jackie Haas (Republican), Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), and Tony M. McCombie (Republican).
What is the current status of HB2918     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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