IL HB4834

Adds a rebuttable presumption that a parent of a minor is willing and able to make decisions concerning the minor's educational needs, in addition to day-to-day child care decisions.

Prohibits filing a petition for guardianship of a minor when the primary purpose is to reduce the minor's financial resources to qualify for public or private educational financial assistance.

Requires courts to deny guardianship petitions if they find by preponderance of the evidence that the filing's primary purpose is to reduce a minor's financial resources for educational assistance eligibility.

Maintains existing provisions regarding parental jurisdiction, designation of guardians, short-term guardian presumptions, and protections against appointing individuals who caused or contributed to a minor being abused or neglected.