HB2597 Summary

• Amends the Invest in Kids Act to impose new compliance requirements on qualified schools that accept scholarship students.

• Requires qualified schools to comply with all federal and state laws and rules applicable to public schools regarding special education and English learner instruction.

• Requires qualified schools to comply with Articles 5 and 5A of the Illinois Human Rights Act, breastfeeding accommodation provisions, and home instruction provisions for pregnant students.

• Requires qualified schools to comply with specific charter school provisions under Section 27A-5(g) of the School Code.

• Schools that fail to meet these requirements become ineligible to participate in the scholarship program as determined by the Board; effective immediately upon enactment.