Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

HB4997      — SCH CD-PARENTING EDUCATION

Last action — House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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  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 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that school districts shall (rather than may) provide instruction in parenting education for grades 6 through 12 and include such instruction in the courses of study regularly taught therein. Provides that school districts shall (rather than may) give regular school credit for satisfactory completion by the student of parenting education courses. Makes related changes.

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Action History

  1. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

  3. House Committee Amendment No. 1 To Mandate Subcommittee

  4. To Mandate Subcommittee

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel

  10. Assigned to Education Policy Committee

  11. Referred to Rules Committee

  12. First Reading

  13. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel

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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 HB4997      do?
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that school districts shall (rather than may) provide instruction in parenting education for grades 6 through 12 and include such instruction in the courses of study regularly taught therein. Provides that school districts shall (rather than may) give regular school credit for satisfactory completion by the student of parenting education courses. Makes related changes.
Who sponsors HB4997     ?
HB4997      is sponsored by Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Mary Beth Canty (Democrat), and Theresa Mah (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4997     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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