SB0079 — $ISBE-MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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In plain language
The bill provides funding for mental health services in schools.
This bill allocates $4.5 million to the State Board of Education for grants to school districts. The funds are intended for contracts with organizations offering mental telehealth services to students and staff, covered by Medicaid and commercial insurance.
What this means for you
- Families: This means that families may have improved access to mental health services for their children in schools.
Summary
Appropriates $4,500,000 to the State Board of Education for grants to school districts to contract with organizations that directly provide students and school-based staff with mental telehealth services that are billed to Medicaid and commercial insurance plans. Effective July 1, 2025.
Bill Text
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Read SB0079 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
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Re-assigned to Appropriations- Education
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Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
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Assigned to Appropriations- Education
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Sponsors
- Adriane L. Johnson · Primary
- Lakesia Collins · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Adriane L. Johnson Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Lakesia Collins Democrat
Not signed on (181)
181 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 181 →"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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB0079 do?
- Appropriates $4,500,000 to the State Board of Education for grants to school districts to contract with organizations that directly provide students and school-based staff with mental telehealth services that are billed to Medicaid and commercial insurance plans. Effective July 1, 2025.
- Who sponsors SB0079 ?
- SB0079 is sponsored by Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat) and Lakesia Collins (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB0079 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB0079 ?
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